1. Global strategies
  2. Predicting natural disasters

Predicting natural disasters

  • Foretelling man-made calamities

Implementation

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has spared millions of people from the calamitous effects of both natural and man-made disasters. Its early warning system, which utilizes thousands of surface monitors as well as satellites, has provided information for the dispersal of oil spills and has predicted long-term droughts. The system has allowed for the efficient distribution of food aid to drought regions, such as southern Africa in 1992.

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Well-made
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Unnaturalness
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Disaster
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Calamity
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SDG

Sustainable Development Goal #12: Responsible Consumption and ProductionSustainable Development Goal #13: Climate Action

Metadata

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Global strategies
Type
(D) Detailed strategies
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Language
English
Last update
Dec 3, 2024