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?
