Disasters 

A disaster is a natural or man-made hazard, resulting in significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or drastic change to the environment.

Whether caused by acts of nature, human error or even malevolence, disasters are an increasingly costly threat.

Disasters can vary in type, cause and impact.

While natural disasters are more frequent, the human factor is an increasing concern.

A disaster's effects may last months or years, and may affect one city or several nations.

Developing countries suffer the greatest costs when a disaster hits – more than 95 percent of all deaths caused by disasters occur in developing countries, and losses due to natural disasters are 20 times greater in developing countries than in industrialized countries

One factor common to all disasters is the role of knowledge.

Knowledge is the most critical defense in understanding, preparing for, and responding to disasters.

Research gives us hope.

Early-warning systems developed over the past several decades have prevented countless deaths and injuries.

A song

Michael Jackson also cared for environment. The Earth Song, shot on four geographical regions, is almost a documentary video... It centered around the destruction and rebirth of Earth and went on to receive a Grammy nomination in 1997.

Click if you want to read the lyrics.

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