MAN-MADE DISASTERS Presented • Apoorv By • Lavany a Avir al • Nikh • INDEX Introduction Types of Man-Made Disaster Terrorism Nuclear Biological Threats Cyber Attack INTRODUCTION Man-Made hazards OR Anthropogenic hazards can result in the form of a Man-Made disaster. In this case‚ anthropogenic means threats having an element of human intent‚ negligence‚ or error; or involving a failure of a human-made system. This is as opposed to natural hazards that cause natural disasters
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Hagar Shipley‚ tells the story of her life and in doing so tries to come to terms with how the very qualities which sustained her have deprived her of joy. Mingling past and present‚ she maintain pride in the face of senility‚ white recalling the life she led as a grieving mother. Lawrence gives us in Hagar a woman who is funny‚ infuriating‚ and heartbreakingly poignant. It is Lawrence’s admirable achievement to strike‚ with an equally sure touch‚ the peculiar note and the universal:
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us prepared at all times in case of natural disasters or calamities either natural or man-made. He also enlightened our minds of the possible harms drugs can do to an individual. When we say disaster or calamity‚ it is a great or sudden misfortune or catastrophe‚ an adverse or unfortunate event‚ or an occurrence that causes great distress or destruction. While preparedness means‚ the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action. So disaster preparedness is in a state of readiness
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6.4 Man-m ade Disasters 6.4.1 Introduction Even if it is true that our libraries are overflowing with books‚ never before in the history of mankind has there been a century as destructive to books as the twentieth. Two world wars and numerous armed conflicts have exacted their toll‚ many totalitarian regimes have purged libraries of publications and what is left is often damage d by water o r fire. Man h as been m ore destruc tive to the cultural h eritage than na ture. Mo st of this damage
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Part 1: Man-made Fiber 1.Fiber Name: Rayon Spinning Method: Wet spun Trade Name(s): Viscose Rayon‚ Bemberg Rayon‚ Micromodal Rayon Major Advantages: Highly absorbable‚ easy to dye‚ cool hand‚ soft drape‚ can be made to resemble fibers Major Disadvantages: Much weaker when wet‚ poor resiliency‚ low appearance retention‚ very low elasticity Common End Use(s): Woven fabrics‚ apparel‚ draperies‚ upholstery‚ technical wipes‚ medical supplies Major Modifications and/or associated Trade name(s):
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Tsunamis Floods Snow storms Manmade Disasters: Fires Nuclear accidents DEFORESTATION War Disaster Management Disaster management is the discipline that involves preparing‚ warning‚ supporting and rebuilding societies when natural or man-made disasters occur. It is the continuous process in an effort to avoid or minimize the impact of disasters resulting from hazards. Goals of Disaster Management Avoid or reduce the potential losses from hazards. Assure prompt and appropriate
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Don’t be a jerk: While people don’t necessarily have to like you in order to help you‚ it certainly doesn’t hurt. However I can promise you that if you’re perceived as a jerk people will not only go out of their way not to help you succeed‚ but they will do everything possible to impede your success. I have long been a believer that contrary to popular opinion‚ nice guys (and gals) do in fact finish first. Give credit where credit is due: Smart leaders understand there is far more to be gained by
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Sarojini Naidu was born in Hyderabad to a Bengali Hindu Kulin Brahmin family to Aghore Nath Chattopadhyay and Barada Sundari Debi on 13 February 1879. Sarojini Naidu passed her Matriculation examination from the University of Madras. She took four years’ break from her studies and concentrated upon studying various subjects. In 1895‚ she travelled to England to study first at King’s College London and later at Girton College‚ Cambridge. Sarojini Naidu joined the Indian national movement in the wake
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operation‚ environmentalists are taking a step back‚ pointing out that the disaster was not simply a freak natural hazard but a result of unbridled development in the Land of the Gods. Hydropower projects For years‚ a booming tourist industry‚ made possible by thousands of illegally constructed guesthouses‚ has spawned massive hydroelectric power projects on the rivers‚ while other infrastructure development designed to accommodate
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Disaster Essay Which is worse natural disasters or man-made? Which affects more? Man-made disasters are destructive and horrific. The magnitude of man-made disasters never fades away. They are unprovoked and the agony remains in our lives forever. It is obvious that these emotions occur during times of disaster. However‚ when such adversity is preventable‚ the effects are greater and more deeply felt. Take for instance the 9-11 terrorist attacks. This is far worser than Hurricane Ike because
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