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Disasters

GeographyThe Earth and the people who inhabit it endure disasters both man made and of natural origin on a daily basis. They can cause monetary, physical and psychological tolls. 
Natural DisastersNatural Disasters
The Earth is constantly changing. It moves and shifts over time and can cause great harm to all the animals, plants and people that inhabit it. Wind, rain, seismic activity, shifting weather patterns, climate change and cosmic activities can make dramatic political, economic, environmental, economic and social modifications.
Human DisastersMan Made Disasters
Mankind has always had an effect on the environment. In prehistoric times we modify our environment to suite our needs. At that time we had limited impact on the land in which we lived. Time progressed and our population expanded. Sadly our impact also grew and now we have the unfortunate responsibly to determine our planet's future in so many ways.
PreparationWhether man made or a natural occurrence people must plan to protect their families, themselves and their property. Proper preparation can save money, property and lives. The many governments, businesses, and individuals must take into account the possibility of a sudden storm, seismic activity or man made disaster can and will occur.
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Regions of Risk: A Geographical Introduction to Disasters
Natural Disasters
Disaster Deaths: Trends, Causes and Determinants
International Perspectives on Natural Disasters: Occurrence, ...
The Geography of Risk: Epic Storms, Rising Seas, and the
Sustainable Development and Disaster Risk Reduction
At Risk: Natural Hazards, People's Vulnerability and Disasters
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Guide to Emergency Management Careers 
Relief Organizations for Natural Disasters - NAIS 
Improving the science and evidence base of disaster response 
A review of informal volunteerism in emergencies and disasters
Key Aspects of Providing Healthcare Services in Disaster 
Wikipedia-List of Disasters 
25 Worst Disasters Ever Recorded
EM-DAT International Disaster Database
Global Facility for Disaster Reduction & Recovery
Global Disaster Alert & Coordination System
Disaster relief – News, Research and Analysis
66 Worlds Worst Disasters
Ready.gov Being informed in a Disaster
University of Delaware Disaster Research Center
Our World Natural Disasters Information
UN Climate change and increasingly extreme weather events, have caused a surge in natural disasters over the past 50 years disproportionately impacting poorer countries, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Prevention and Solutions for Disasters
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What Is Disaster Management: Prevention and Mitigation
A Safer Future: Reducing the Impacts of Natural Disasters
Disaster Prevention and Preparedness
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EM-DAT - The international disaster database
Disaster Databases - CONVERGE | Natural Hazards Center
Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters
Natural disasters - statistics & facts
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Natural Disasters: Brief Facts and Tips
Top 10 Deadliest Natural Disasters in History | Live Science