Suppose a professor teaching from your textbook makes the comment that “The media responds to what is sensational, and typically pays more attention to the least deadly natural disasters.” Consider what you have learned about the number of deaths associated with different types of disasters, and explain what the professor means by the statement?
What will be an ideal response?
ANSWER: Disasters like volcanoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes are sensational in the sense that they are sudden, dramatic events with strong imagery. These disasters represent a small percentage of deaths from natural hazards. The deadliest natural disasters include drought and winter weather. These disasters occur over a long time and do not have a “sensational” sense of drama and imagery.?
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