An outbreak of smallpox has followed a national sporting event. Terrorist activity is suspected. How would this event be categorized?

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1. Because terrorism is involved, it is not a natural disaster.
2. Because the substance used was smallpox, it is not a chemical disaster.
3. Because the substance used was smallpox, it is not a radiological disaster, and it is not natural.
4. The dispersion of the biologic agent in this case would be man-made.

An Outbreak of Smallpox Has Followed a National Sporting Event