Disaster Day is observed every year on February 5. It is a day to raise awareness about the different types of disasters that can and have occurred and the implications they have on the world and its beings. Disaster Day also highlights the importance of disaster management and the training that is necessary to tackle it.
5 Not So Fun Facts About Natural Disasters
They are costly
2012 was the third consecutive year in which the worldwide natural disaster damage exceeded $100 billion.
They can multiply
Landslides are often followed by earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, wildfires, or volcanoes which are often more damaging and deadly than a landslide.
They are always around
Each year, Southern California has over 10,000 earthquakes, most of which are too small to be felt.
They are vast
In the United States, tornadoes have touched all 50 states at least once.
Some years are especially bad
In 2011, there were 154 floods, 16 droughts, and 15 cases of extreme temperatures around the globe.
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