Question

Natural disasters can originate from events characterized by which temporal aspect?

• A. Only sudden occurrences.
• B. Only gradual progressions.
• C. Both sudden and gradual occurrences.
• D. Unpredictable and immediate impacts.

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Both sudden and gradual occurrences.

Natural disasters can originate from events characterized by both sudden and gradual occurrences.

• Sudden Onset: These are events that strike quickly with little to no warning. Examples include earthquakes, tsunamis, flash floods, volcanic eruptions, and tornadoes.

• Gradual Onset: These disasters develop slowly over an extended period, sometimes weeks, months, or even years. Examples include droughts, famines, sea-level rise, and epidemics.