Man-made disasters are caused by technological or human factors and result from events like fires, transport accidents, industrial incidents, oil spills, nuclear explosions, and radiation. Examples of man-made disasters include stampedes, fires, transport accidents, industrial accidents, oil spills, nuclear explosions and radiation, and acts of war or terrorism. Precautions must be taken to prevent these events from occurring or mitigate the damage if they do, such as proper building wiring and containment of dangerous chemicals or nuclear materials.

3. Man-made disasters are the consequence
of technological or human hazards.
Examples include stampedes, fires,
transport accidents, industrial accidents, oil
spills and nuclear explosions/radiation. War
and deliberate attacks may also be put in
this category. As with natural hazards, man-
made hazards are events that have not
happened, for instance terrorism. Man-
made disasters are examples of specific
cases where man-made hazards have
become reality in an event.

4. Nuclear disasters
Biological disasters
Chemical disasters
Fire accidents
Road accidents
Terrorism Epidemic
Etc.

5. It is a type of explosion deriving its force from nuclear
reactions of fission and fusion . It is of two types fission and
fusion . Egs. Of fission are atomic bombs , A-bombs , fission
bombs . Egs. Of fusion bombs are hydrogen bombs , H-bombs
, fusion bombs etc.

6. Precautions from nuclear
accident
Common indicators of these disasters are vomiting ,
nausea , dizziness etc. Don’t look at fire as it
causes instant blindness Close all doors and
windows as radioactivity doesn’t penetrate into solid
structures Cover all food and water and listen govt.
orders

7. These are referred as poor mans nuclear
bomb as these are easy to manufacture ,
transport and have the ability to kill hundreds
and thousands of people. They are delivered
using dusting airplanes or small perfumes
atomizers . They have ability to generate
immediate effects.
BIOLOGICAL DISASTERS

8. The WHO should lay emphasis on prohibition against
biological warfare We should immediately get away from an
suspicious thing Cover your mouth with a wet cloth Listen to
T.V. and Radio for further GOVT. instructions.

9. Disasters that are caused by the excessive use
and misuse of chemicals in industries are
called chemical disasters . The irresponsible
handling of powerful chemicals can cause
widespread devastation.

10. Industries using harmful and powerful
chemicals should be located far away from
residential areas There should be surveys to
keep a check on their activity The govt. should
formulate an emergency plan to in case of an
accident Pollution levels should be checked
and maintained

11. Accidents that are caused due to fire are quite
common . Fire results in heavy damage both
in terms of life and property . Loss of life is
high in a crowded building.

12. The main reason is poor wiring and faulty electrical
equipment , leaking gas or carelessly thrown
cigarettes and matches The main power supply
source is good condition. Wire should be properly
covered Inflammable things should be kept out of
reach of children Power points shouldn’t be
overloaded

13. Travel accidents are quite common. An
accident which involves a no. of people
becomes a disaster. Eg of these disasters are
air crashes , train or vehicles collisions ,
capsizing of boats etc

14. All efforts should be made to carry victims to
nearby hospital If possible, first aid can be
given to victims It is the duty of people
present there to get trapped people out If we
smell fuel at accident site , warn people and
don’t light fire

15. This is another type of disaster that results in
loss of life and property. Terrorists use
violence and strike without warning. They use
bombs , guns etc to terrorize people

16. We must inform police if we come across any
suspected group of people We must stay away
from any suspicious things and inform police
about that. Do not accept packages from
strangers Do not leave luggage unattended
while travelling

17. Epidemic occurs when a disease attacks a
large no of people at one time. It spreads at
rapid rate among human population . Most of
diseases are spread after natural disaster like
tsunami , flood etc.

18. Ensure safe drinking water , sanitation after a
disaster . Health workers should be trained.
Covering of all stored water containers A
surveillance should be established to detect
outbreaks