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* Geophysical events (Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic eruption, Mass movement); | * Geophysical events (Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic eruption, Mass movement); | ||
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* Biological events (Epidemic, Insect infestation, Animal disease); | * Biological events (Epidemic, Insect infestation, Animal disease); | ||
* Outer space events (Meteorites, Geomagnetic storms). | * Outer space events (Meteorites, Geomagnetic storms). | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
Revision as of 22:21, 14 July 2014
Natural disasters: [1]
- Geophysical events (Earthquake, Tsunami, Volcanic eruption, Mass movement);
- Meteorological events (Storm, Extreme temperature, Drought, Wildfire, Extreme rainfall);
- Hydrological events (Flood);
- Biological events (Epidemic, Insect infestation, Animal disease);
- Outer space events (Meteorites, Geomagnetic storms).
Contents
Definitions
European Definitions
Other International Definitions
National Definitions
Standard Definition
See also
Notes
- ↑ As defined by ESRIF and EMDAT (source: EU ACRIMAS)
