Disasters

Human made disasters Disasters caused by human intent, negligence, or error These can be intentional or unintentional Examples Cyber attacks Nuclear blasts Hazardous materials

Natural Disasters A major event resulting from natural processes Examples: Floods Earthquakes Wildfires

So how can we prepare for these? Man made disasters Make sure all technology and parts are working (faulty equipment on planes) Know the plans in place if they are to happen (evacuations, etc) Natural Disasters Watch for signs that they’re coming (hurricanes, earthquakes, etc) Know the plans put in place if they happen (evacuations, etc)

What can engineers do? GPS Tracking of storms Build buildings to withstand the disasters Study flood plains and figure out a better way to handle all that water

We’ll present on Monday/Tuesday!!! Use the internet and research and select a disaster Create a Presentation with the following items: Explain why it is either natural or human-made environmental disaster and tell what happened (4-6 sentences) ____/9 List possible causes of the disaster (at least 3) ___/9 Tell me the problems resulting from the disaster (at least 3) ____/9 Describe where you think the system failed and what could have been done to prevent those problems from happening (5-7 sentences) ____/9 How can lessons learned from this disaster assist with better forecasting, preparation and/or reconstruction after the tragedy? (5-7 sentences) ____/9 Presentation ____/5 Total _____/50

Big Bad Wolf Activity You have 20 minutes to create a structure with the supplies provided It must be attached to the base and have the roof attached as well We will test durability of the structure with the fan – we’ll see if it will stay standing after 30 seconds of air blowing on it

Your job: Create a newspaper front page about your disaster Your newspaper’s name must be appropriate and original and placed at the top of the front page (ex. London Times, The European Journal, Raleigh Gazette). Create/Find/Modify at least 3 full color pictures that illustrate some part of the events that you picked Two articles must be written that highlights the major significance of your disaster. The articles must be at least one paragraph in length and include an appropriate headline. An opinion section must be included in your newspaper that features someone’s opinion on a significant event connected to your topic. You must write that person’s opinion as if he or she/he lived through the event. It must be one paragraph in length

Possible Article topics: Conditions that cause/lead to their natural disaster occurring Popular locations (world wide & domestic) for their natural disaster to strike Historical incidences of their natural disaster Historical explanation for their natural disaster Most significant occurrences (biggest, longest lasting, most devastating…) Recent occurrences Current technology that can help predict their natural disaster Health hazards that are a result of their natural disaster striking Dietary impact of their natural disaster Economic impact of their natural disaster striking World wide impact Humanitarian services that help people in need following a natural disaster

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