Surprising ways natural disasters can turn deadly
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This article delves into the unexpected and often overlooked factors that can escalate the dangers of natural disasters, such as earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods. It highlights how secondary effects—like disease outbreaks, infrastructure failures, and mental health crises—can significantly increase mortality rates after a disaster strikes. (pages 74-75)