(Technological) Hazards

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Definition

Technological hazards originate from technological or industrial conditions, dangerous procedures, infrastructure failures or specific human activities.

Source

UNDRR (2016). Report of the open-ended intergovernmental expert working group on indicators and terminology relating to disaster risk reduction

Available at: https://www.undrr.org/terminology/hazard

See also: Hazard

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