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Differentiate between natural disasters and manmade disasters.


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  1. Natural disasters refer to that disaster that is caused by natural force.
  2. Manmade disasters refer to that disaster that is caused by anthropogenic means.
Natural disastersManmade disasters
Caused by natural force.Caused by human activities.
Some precautionary steps can minimize the effects.Proper planning can prevent manmade disasters.
Examples include floods, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and draught.Examples include nuclear attacks, biological attacks, and chemical attacks.

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