The two types of hazards are natural hazards and human-made hazards:
- Natural Hazards: These hazards are primarily associated with natural processes and phenomena. They originate from events or processes in the Earth’s environment that occur without direct human influence. Examples of natural hazards include earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, wildfires, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. Natural hazards are driven by natural forces and can have a significant impact on human and environmental systems.
- Human-Made Hazards (Anthropogenic Hazards): Human-made hazards, also known as anthropogenic hazards, are hazards caused by human actions or inactions. These hazards result from human activities and choices. Examples of human-made hazards include industrial accidents, chemical spills, nuclear accidents, air pollution, deforestation, and climate change resulting from greenhouse gas emissions. Human-made hazards can have widespread and long-lasting effects on human health, ecosystems, and the planet. They are contrasted with natural hazards because they stem from human influence on the environment.
