## 5 Discussion  
The analysis of the distribution of natural and man-made (technological) disasters across continents from 1900 to 2024 reveals notable trends and patterns. Asia has experienced the highest number of disasters, accounting for 41.75% of all recorded events. This is due to the continent's vast and diverse geography, high population density, and rapid industrialization. These factors contribute to both the frequency and impact of disasters in the region. For example, Asia's high rate of earthquakes and floods necessitates robust mitigation strategies focusing on seismic resilience and flood management [98; 99]. Additionally, the significant proportion of man-made (technological) disasters (38.11%) highlights the need for improved industrial safety and infrastructure development in rapidly urbanizing areas [24; 100]. Africa, with 21.44% of the total disasters, has the highest proportion of man-made (technological) disasters (43.79%). This high percentage is linked to socio-economic factors such as inadequate infrastructure, governance challenges, and political instability, which exacerbate the risks and impacts of technological accidents and conflicts [101]. Natural disasters in Africa, such as droughts, also reflect the continent's vulnerability to climate change, underscoring the necessity for integrated approaches addressing both natural and man-made (technological) hazards [102; 103]. Furthermore, North America, which accounts for 13.84% of the total events, shows a predominance of natural disasters (75.75%), particularly storms and wildfires. This pattern is consistent with the region's exposure to climatic extremes and varied topography, making it susceptible to a range of natural hazards [104; 105]. The data suggest that strengthening early warning systems and enhancing community resilience to natural disasters should be priorities for North American disaster management strategies [89; 105]. Oceania, despite having the fewest total disasters (2.83%), has the highest proportion of natural disasters (91.51%). This reflects the region's unique geographical features, including numerous islands and coastal areas, which are highly vulnerable to natural events such as cyclones and tsunamis [99; 106]. The low incidence of man-made (technological) disasters (8.49%) suggests that existing technological and industrial activities are relatively well-managed, though continued vigilance and regulation are necessary [107; 108]. Eu \begin{table}
\begin{tabular}{l c c c c c c c c c c c} \hline \hline \multirow{2}{*}{**Variables**} & \multirow{2}{*}{**Affected**} & \multirow{2}{*}{**Deaths**} & \multirow{2}{*}{**Injuries**} & \multicolumn{3}{c}{**Total**} & \multicolumn{2}{c}{**Natural**} & \multicolumn{2}{c}{**Man-made**} \\  & & & & & & & & **Disasters** & & **Disaster** \\ \cline{2-13}  & **Sig.** & **r** & **Sig.** & **r** & **Sig.** & **r** & **Sig.** & **r** & **Sig.** & **r** & **Sig.** & **r** \\ \hline GDP per capita (USD) & 0.055 & 0.424 & 0.699 & 0.090 & 0.754 & 0.073 & 0.140 & \(-0.333\) * & 0.423 & 0.185 & 0.748 & 0.075 \\ Governance quality & 0.117 & 0.352 & 0.941 & \(-0.017\) * & 0.846 & \(-0.045\) * & 0.080 & \(-0.390\) * & 0.486 & 0.161 & 0.621 & 0.114 \\ Population density & 0.000 * & 0.729 & 0.120 & \(-0.350\) * & 0.229 & \(-0.274\) * & 0.401 & \(-0.193\) * & 0.860 & 0.041 & 0.894 & 0.031 \\ Urbanization rate (\%) & 0.120 & 0.350 & 0.612 & \(-0.117\) * & 0.804 & \(-0.058\) * & 0.007 * & \(-0.571\) * & 0.766 & \(-0.069\) & 0.367 & 0.208 \\ \hline \hline \end{tabular}
* \(p\leq 0.05\).  
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Table 12: Pearson’s correlation results for socio-economic indicators in the distribution and consequences of disasters. rope's balanced distribution of natural (64.54%) and man-made (35.46%) disasters reflects its diverse risk profile, influenced by both environmental factors and high levels of industrialization.