Disaster

A disaster is an unexpected event that causes significant disruption or destruction, often resulting in damage to property, environment, or loss of life. Disasters can be natural, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires, or man-made, such as industrial accidents, terrorist attacks, and infrastructure failures. They typically overwhelm the ability of affected communities to cope with the consequences and require external assistance for recovery and relief efforts. Disasters can lead to economic loss, social disruption, and the need for emergency response and preparedness measures.