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.
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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This is known as a lahar, and is one of the most destructive natural disasters.
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.
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Possibly hearing that can pick up quiet sounds.
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