Define the term natural hazard

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Define the term natural hazard and provide examples of natural hazards. Define the term technological hazard and provide examples of technological hazards. Distinguish the differences between both classes of hazard. Further, assess the nature of each class of hazard and provide your assessment as to which the citizenry of a community might find morefrightening, a natural or a technological hazard. Why?

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