A disaster that is triggered by an instaneous shock. The impact of this disaster be long-term or short-lived. eg, earthquake, cyclone, flash flood, volconic eruption, r some examples.
Sudden onset: Disasters typically occur unexpectedly and have a rapid onset. Widespread impact: Disasters can affect a large area, causing damage to infrastructure, loss of life, and disruption to communities. Need for response: Disasters require a coordinated response effort to provide emergency assistance, support, and recovery to those affected.
rapid onset type
same as slow onset flood but larger and quicker
Rapid onset, and (usually) rapid resolution - as opposed to chronic diseases, which usually have a slow onset, and an insidious, protracted course.
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Acute
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A slow-onset flood lasts for a long period of time, weeks, even months. A rapid-onset flood lasts for a shorter period, lasting only a couple of days, but it can cause much more damage. A flash flood can happen within minutes or hours after heavy rain. This causes the most damage to farmers and communities.
acute endocarditis
Chemical
yes, it does there have been many hurricanes over the years
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