Which is an example of a man-made disaster?

• A. Flood
• B. Hurricane
• C. Mass Shooting
• D. Earthquake

Answer: (C)

A mass shooting is a man-made disaster because it results from deliberate human actions and policy or societal factors, not from natural environmental forces. Natural disasters—like floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes—arise from natural processes such as weather patterns or geological activity, even though they cause serious harm. In leadership and emergency preparedness, recognizing that some disasters are caused by people helps guide prevention efforts (policy, safety measures, community interventions) as well as response actions (crime scene management, mass casualty care, coordination with law enforcement and public health).