How does a Natural Disaster influence the world biological.?
Jan 21, 2010
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How does a natural disaster like volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, earthquakes etc. Influence the earth biological and geological?
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Skechers on January 21, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Biologically speaking, an understanding of factors that influence not just physical preparedness, but also psychological preparedness, can help families to adopt helpful strategies and actions to mitigate the impact of future natural disaster events. Natural disasters are unpredictable. Or at least they were. Our influence on the planet has become so extreme that we should be able to predict the consequences of our actions. From wildfires in California to melting ice caps on the North Pole, natural disasters affect the lives of millions every week, somewhere on the globe.
Natural disasters can be especially traumatic for children and youth. Experiencing a dangerous or violent flood, storm, wildfire, or earthquake is frightening even for adults, and the devastation to the familiar environment (i.e., home and community) can be long lasting and distressing. Often an entire community is impacted, further undermining a child’s sense of security and normalcy. These factors present a variety of unique issues and coping challenges, including issues associated with specific types of natural disasters, the need to relocate when home and/or community have been destroyed, the role of the family in lessening or exacerbating the trauma, emotional reactions, and coping techniques.
By ecological impact, let say in living things. Coral reefs and mangrove swamps are vital feeding and breeding grounds for fish, so their destruction could cut local fishing and food supplies over the longer term, and leave coastlines more exposed to erosion and storm damage. The natural disaster like Hurricanes can also cause extensive damage to urban tree canopy (urban forests) within communities and municipalities. This damage can result in the loss of ecological, economic and aesthetic value. In the immediate aftermath of a disaster, a country’s physical infrastructure is affected often preventing the adequate distribution of food and medical supplies. Crops are destroyed, giving rise to food shortages, famines, and localized conflicts over resources.