Manmade disasters

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man-made_disaster)

Anthropogenic hazards or human-made hazards can result in the form of a human-made disaster. In this case, anthropogenic means threats having an element of human intent, negligence, or error; or involving a failure of a human-made system. It results in huge loss of life and property. It further affects a person's mental, physical and social well-being. This is opposed to natural disasters resulting from natural hazards. (Wikipedia)

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Approved Date
10-May-2013

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