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Disasters  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Calamities producing great damage, loss of life, and distress. They include results of natural phenomena and man-made phenomena. Normal conditions of existence are disrupted and the level of impact exceeds the capacity of the hazard-affected community.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-S17K2TZ8-2

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