Disasters

Learning objectives:
To understand the difference between natural and human-made disasters

To identify examples of both natural and human-made disasters

 NATURAL Disaster

is the highly harmful impact on a society

or community
 natural disasters

• Earthquake • Typhoons • Volcanic Erruption

• Tsunami • Floods
• Landslides • Drought
EARTHQUAKE

is a sudden and violent shaking of the

ground produced
by the sudden movement of rock materials
below the earth's surface.
LANDSLIDE

is the downward movement of

rock, soil, and debris on a slope
TSUNAMI
are the immense sea waves which are
produced by underwater events
such as earthquake and Volcan eruption.
TYPHOON

is a large and powerful tropical

cyclone, similar to a hurricane.
FLOOD

is the overflow of water onto

normally dry land.
DROUGHT

is a prolonged period of abnormally

low rainfall or moisture level,
leading the water shortage and
adverse impacts on agriculture,
eecosystes, and communities.
VOLCANIC ERRUPTION

it occurs when molten rock

called magma rises to the surface.
 PAGASA
(Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical
Services Administration)
responsible for providing weather forecasts and warning.
 PHILVOCS

(Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology)

focuses on monitoring and studying volcanic and seismic activity
to mitigate the impact of volcanic eruptions and earthquake.
 GUIDELINES
1. Stay informed
2. Emergency kit
3. Evacuation Plan
4. Communication Plan
5. Secure your home
6. First Aid Training
7. Stay Calm
 Human-made disasters

is an event that results from human actions, or

error, leading to significant harm or damage
 human-made disasters

• Air and Water • Fire

Pollution • War
• Industrial accidents • Poverty
AIR AND WATER POLLUTION
INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT
FIRE
WAR
POVERTY