Disaster

A disaster is a sudden, catastrophic event that causes significant disruption to the functioning of a community or society, leading to human, material, economic, or environmental losses that exceed the ability of the affected community to cope without external assistance. Disasters can be natural, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, and wildfires, or man-made, such as industrial accidents, terrorist attacks, and environmental degradation. The severity and impact of a disaster depend on various factors, including the scale of the event, the vulnerability of the affected population, and the resilience of the community or region. Disasters often necessitate coordinated emergency response efforts and can lead to long-term recovery and rehabilitation processes.