Question 1
Disaster is an event that is accompanied by destruction, human suffering, physical injury, and death resulting to permanent changes to ecosystems, human societies, and the environment. Some of the examples of disasters include earthquake, flood, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions among others. The catastrophe refers to events that cause physical suffering subsequent to its ability to destroy most of the society. Trauma refers to an emotional suffering caused by catastrophic events and disasters such as accidents, earthquakes, and drought among others.
Question 2The Titanic event was at the same time a disaster and a catastrophe. However, there is a thin line Continue reading...