Disasters Classification of Disaster Disaster Risks (Effects)

(Natural or Man-Made)

1. typhoon Natural - Floods with large and very

big waves associated with
storm surges.
2. war conflicts Man-Made -  Displacing people into areas
more exposed to hazards and
through the impacts it has on
physical and psychological
health.
3. volcanic eruption Natural - Power outages, drinking
water contamination, and
wildfires.
4. chemical leakages Man-made - Causes severe illness, severe
burns when touched, damage
eyesight, and harm to the
respiratory tract.
5. vehicular accident Man-made - Cuts, fractures and traumatic
brain injuries.
6. earthquake Natural - Being crushed in a
collapsing building, drowning
in a flood caused by a broken
dam.
7. drought Natural - It increase the level of
disease, leads to wind erosion
of top soil, and increased risk
for fire hazards.
8. thunderstorms Natural - Brings heavy rain, flooding,
hail, strong winds, and
tornadoes
9. tuberculosis Natural - Cough that lasts 3 weeks or
longer, chest pain, weight loss,
and night sweats.

10. rainfall-induced Natural - Increases soil erosion rate

and downstream sediment
 load.
11. floods in rivers and Natural - Destroys buildings, roads,
coastal areas also causes heavy rains.

12. avalanche Natural - Death of People and

Animals, Property Damage,
and Transportation
Disruptions.
13. tsunami Natural  - Loss of shelter leaves people
vulnerable to insect exposure
and contaminates water and
food supplies.
14. bomb explosion Man-made - Injury or death, temporary
blindness, severe skin burns,
and shock.
15. house fire Man-made -  Increases level of carbon
monoxide and carbon dioxide
as well as damaging levels of
chemical and thermal irritants.