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What are disasters? Explain the different types of disasters.

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Dangerous events occuring in the environment are called disasters. (1 Mark)
Some of them are natural and others are man-made.
Cyclones and earthquakes are examples of natural disasters. (1 mark)
Nuclear explosions, desertification, and oil spills are man-made disasters. (1 Mark)

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