People, Development and Environment
9.11
National Hazard
Main Events
Climatological
–
Unusual,
extreme weather
conditions
–
Intra-seasonal
to multi-decadal
(long-term)
climate variability
• Drought
• Extreme hot/cold conditions
• Forest/Wildfire Fires
• Glacial Lake Outburst
• Subsidence
Biological
–
Exposure to
germs and toxic
substances
• Epidemics: Viral, bacterial,
parasitic, fungal or prion
infections
• Insect infestations
• Animal stampedes
The human society is also vulnerable to Chemical,
Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) disasters.
E
ARTHQUAKES
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