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technological disaster

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A disaster that is caused by non‐natural causes, including biological, chemical, nuclear and transport disasters, and terrorism. Also known as man‐made disaster. Contrast natural disaster.

From: technological disaster in A Dictionary of Environment and Conservation »

Subjects: Science and technology — Environmental Science

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date: 11 October 2024

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