Natech, technological disasters caused by natural hazards: a literature review

Authors

  • Manuel Ignacio Silva Hoyos Instituto Universitario de la Paz-UNIPAZ

Keywords:

Cambio Climático, Geofísico, Impacto, Natech, Tormenta, Inundación, sismo.

Abstract

Climate change is caused by human actions and endangers life on Earth. As greenhouse gas emissions increase, climate change is accelerating at a much faster rate than previously anticipated. From the point of view of natural hazard events, natural and technological hazards have increased. While the climate becomes more severe, the probability of risks materializing in economic activities is greater, with meteorological events such as storms and floods. Given the variety of natural threats that affect Colombia, it is essential to analyze their possible impact on industrialized areas, especially in the use of chemical substances in industrial processes, earthquake-resistant infrastructure and emergency response capacity. This analysis is essential to identify and characterize the possible Natech scenarios that could arise in the country in the near future

References

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Cruz, A. M., & Suarez-Paba, M. C. (2019). Advances in Natech Research: An Overview. Progress in Disaster Science, 1(100013), 1-7. doi:http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pdisas.2019.100013

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Organizacion de Naciones Unidas Marco de Sendai para la Reducción del Riesgo de Desastres 2015-2030

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Published

2025-06-25