When a train derailed and leaked toxic chemicals into the earth in East Palestine, people living thousands of miles away could empathize with what the Ohio community was about to go through.

Man-made disasters, in contrast, are not “natural” in any sense. They are the result of someone intentionally causing widespread death and destruction.

In Conflict Zones, Catastrophic Hunger And Famine Are Man-Made Disasters. : Consider This from NPR Famine is a man-made disaster affecting millions in conflict zones.

Most survivors of natural or man-made disasters will recover with good social support and material assistance. For others, however, various interventions can help their recovery.