In this unit’s learning map, you explored the ways in which technology has succeeded or failed to predict, prevent, or recover from a disaster. You were presented with examples of natural and man-made disasters. For this post, you are required to research and discuss a specific disaster not presented in this unit. Please include the following in your response:
What is the specific disaster event you researched?
Describe the type of disaster event.
Was it a natural or man-made disaster?
How and where did the disaster occur?
What are two specific technologies associated with that type of disaster?
For each technology, describe how it was used to predict, prevent, and/or respond to the event.
Include your opinion on whether the technology improved or failed to improve the situation.
Share one way the technology could be improved to provide better prediction, prevention, or responsiveness when the next disaster of that type occurs.
Conclude with one lesson that could be learned from the event you chose to research.
Please be sure to support your opinions and ideas with specific examples.