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Discussion 1. What are the benefits of becoming familiar with FEMA? (Please be sure to quote the resources if you use any)      Having an early warning system for upcoming dangers can help in preventing damages to properties and most importantly the loss of lives. With the establishment of FEMA, it is now much easier…

            One of the main concerns in the society is the occurrence of natural disasters. Natural hazards are unexpected events that may threaten the lives and disrupt activities of people. Natural disasters, on the other hand, are natural hazards that result from the destruction of properties and cause injuries or deaths. Natural hazards are categorized…

Critically discuss the role of defamation law as guardian of the truth, focussing on the inaccurate reporting, which led to The Sun newspaper publishing a front-page article, headlined “The Truth? on 19th April 1989. Defamation law safeguards an individual’s rights against a defamatory statement that cause public contempt, hatred, or ridicule[1]. In Britain, the law…

Population And Natural Disasters Essay, Research Paper Question: Is it wise for towns near Mount Shasta to maintain turning? What should be done about this state of affairs? ( Pg. 179, Natural Disasters, 2nd edition ) Vents are a nuisance and a aid world. As dramatically demonstrated by the ruinous eruption of Mount St. Helens…

Severe weather can cause extremely bad damage to homes, cars, buildings, trees, and much more. In extreme weather conditions like this, one must be prepared for what is coming towards them in order to survive. Sometimes one must pack their things and evacuate, or stock up on supplies like water, food, and blankets. Some very…

Dunkirk battle could be called a failure or success depending on the viewpoint. From 27th May to 4th June the British Expeditionary Force with the remainder of the French and Belgian armies were attacked from behind by the Germans while waiting for a ‘ferry service’ back to Britain. After their defeat at Calais, in May…

            Heinrich von Kleist’s “The Earthquake in Chile” presented a number of ideas and concepts embedded within the story of star-crossed lovers Jeronimo Rugera and Josephe Asteron. By and large, it was a representation of many themes in one story such that the major ideas of providence, then social injustice and disintegration, and the hope…

The term disaster refers to a perceived tragedy that could either be a natural happening or a man-made calamity. It is therefore a condition that poses as a threat to life and property hence affecting the society and environment in a negative manner. Disasters have been perceived as being the consequences of incorrectly managed risks….

The natural hazards caused by plate tectonics are more a result of human factors than physical ones. Discuss to what extent do you agree with this statement? A natural hazard is a threat of a naturally occurring event that will have a negative effect on people or the environment. The Earth’s lithosphere (crust) is divided…

The 2001 Gujarat earthquake occurred on January 26, 2001, at 03:17 UTC, and coincided with the 51st celebration of India’s Republic Day. The location of the epicenter was Bhuj (23. 6° N 69. 8° E) Gujarat, India. With a moment magnitude (Mw) of between 7. 6 and 8. 1, the quake killed more than 20,000…