Comparative data from Japan, Nicaragua and the United States demonstrate that climate and other events in the physical environment become disasters

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The comparative data from three different countries show that disasters result from events or conditions in the social environment, rather than physical events alone. This suggests that social factors such as inadequate infrastructure, poor emergency preparedness, and inadequate response by authorities can all contribute to a disaster.

Comparative Data from Japan, Nicaragua and the United States Demonstrate