UTTARAKHAND Uttarakhand (Sanskrit: उत्तराखण्डम्‚ Uttarākhanḍam ?‚ Hindi: उत्तराखण्ड‚ Uttarākhanḍ ?)‚ formerly Uttaranchal‚ is a state in the northern part of India. It is often referred to as the Land of Gods (Hindi: देव भूमि‚ Dēv bhūmi ?) due to the many holy Hindu temples and cities found throughout the state‚ some of which are among Hinduism’s most spiritual and auspicious places of pilgrimage and worship. Known for its natural beauty and wealth of theHimalayas‚ the Bhabhar and the Terai‚ the
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Management Course Case Study # 02 Worksheet NATURAL DISASTERS AND THE DECISIONS THAT FOLLOW Version 1.0: 21 Jun 2013 Presented by: Hossam Bashir I. Problem Definition: * Natural disasters such as hurricane‚ winter snowstorms and summer thunderstorms have many effects on countries’ different industries such as Insurance and Airlines companies. Also‚ how the organizations manage these disasters and the decisions that may follow these disasters have serious effects on customers and so
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Prepare for Any Disaster 6/10/2013 Topics in Contemporary Social Issues We must have tools and plans in place to make it on our own in case of a disaster happening. Just like having a functioning smoke detector in your house‚ having emergency supply kits will put tools that one may need at your feet. It is important to be prepared to use what you have on hand to make it on your own for at least three days‚ maybe even longer. There are six basic items that one should ensure if any disaster were to occur
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Natural Disasters in Nuclear Energy Development Carlaine Puckett Strayer University Abstract The modern day dependency on fossil fuels has led to a global search for ethical and environmentally-sound alternative energy. Among the most powerful is nuclear energy‚ though it is mired in controversy. This essay describes‚ among other things‚ the nuclear energy process‚ and with it the weaknesses. Amid the hope of one day using nuclear energy as a “green” energy source
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IMPACTS OF NATURAL DISASTERS ABSTRACT: Disasters of both natural and technological origin have a considerable impact on communities. The effects of disasters in India are significantly reduced by well established counter disaster arrangements at all three levels of government. These arrangements comprise comprehensive plans of prevention‚ preparedness‚ response and recovery and in more recent times‚ of mitigation. The economic effects of disasters can be devastating and widespread. When disasters strike
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IMPACT OF NATURAL DISASTERS ON GDP (RELATE TO THE GDP METHOD USED) Due to rising population‚ climate changes and environmental degradation‚ natural disasters is increasing in frequency. There are several factors which affect a country’s vulnerability to natural disasters; its geographic size‚ the type of disasters‚ the strength and structure of its economy and prevailing socioeconomic situation. Japan uses the expenditure method to measure national income. The expenditure include personal consumption
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NATURAL HAZARDS AND DISASTERS IN THE CARIBBEAN Definitions A hazard can be defined as‚ “A potentially damaging physical event‚ phenomenon or human activity that may cause the loss of life or injury‚ property damage‚ social and economic disruption or environmental degradation”. Hazards can include latent conditions that may represent future threats and can have different origins: natural (geological‚ hydrometeorological and biological); or induced by human processes (environmental degradation
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Animal’s Response to Mother Nature Any type of natural disaster caused by Mother Nature can and will impact an animal’s life in many ways. From hurricanes‚ droughts and floods to tsunamis‚ and earthquakes‚ these incidents can dramatically alter the animal population. Wildlife animals have an instinctive quality to be able to identify and attempt to avoid natural disasters‚ but it does not always work to their benefit. It is the goal of many organizations throughout the United States‚ including
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Natural Disaster and decision that follows Natural disaster risk can be defined as follows: The exposure or the chance of loss (of lives‚ persons injured‚ property damaged and economic activity disrupted) due to a particular hazard for a given area and reference period. In case of a disaster event‚ there are several effects‚ such as humanitarian effects‚ including the loss of lives and persons injured; ecological effects among other damage to ecosystems; and economic effects‚ comprising different
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