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TECHNOLOGICAL DISASTER [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-12-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Risks and Threats (Security)
  • Emergency Management
DEF

A man-made disaster triggered by a technological hazard.

OBS

Technological disasters include biological, chemical, nuclear, transport-related and terrorist-instigated disasters.

OBS

technological disaster: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
  • Gestion des urgences
DEF

Catastrophe causée par l'homme et qui est issue d'un danger technologique.

OBS

Les catastrophes technologiques comprennent les catastrophes biologiques, chimiques, nucléaires, celles qui sont liées au transport et celles d'origine terroriste.

OBS

catastrophe technologique : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Riesgos y amenazas (Seguridad)
  • Gestión de emergencias
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