Identification, and Assessment of Natural and technical Hazards

Identification, and Assessment of Natural and technical Hazards, Risk, Vulnerabilities, and Consequences

Select one of the hazards described in this chapter that interests you. Search media and disaster websites to find a recent example of a disaster caused by this hazard. Describe the following in your forum posting:

· The type of hazard;

· The country where the disaster occurred;

· The consequences of the event;

· The cause of the event (e.g., excessive rainfall caused the flood; an earthquake caused the landslide);

· Any secondary disasters that occurred because of the event;

· Any interesting facts about the event; and

· A URL that provides a link to more information about the disaster.

· Was any warning possible? Was a warning issued?