## 3 Results
### Temporal Distribution of Natural and Man-Made (Technological) Disasters
#### 3.2.2 Yearly and Monthly Trends in Consequences of Natural and Man-Made Disasters
The 1960-1970 period saw USD 18,793,072 in economic losses, which further escalated to USD 183,523,629 in the 1980-1990 period. This era also marked substantial fatalities and injuries from both natural and  
substantial, amounting to USD 861,127,190. Man-made disasters continue to contribute significantly to fatalities and injuries, with 15,132 fatalities and 24,593 injuries recorded in this period, highlighting the persistent risk from technological and industrial activities (Table 9 and Figure 11). Table 10 provides an in-depth look at the impacts of natural and man-made (technological) disasters over 5-year periods, detailing fatalities, injuries, and economic losses. In the early 20 th century, particularly from 1900 to 1905, natural disasters resulted in significant fatalities, totaling 1,523,244, with minimal injuries and economic losses. This trend persisted into subsequent periods, with notable spikes in fatalities during 1905-1910 (2,949,233) and 1915-1920 (3,022,829). Despite these high death tolls, economic losses remained relatively low during these years. As the mid-20 th century was reached, fluctuations in fatalities and economic losses were observed. The 1920-1925 period recorded the highest fatalities of this era, with 5,065,612 lives lost due to natural disasters. Economic losses began to rise significantly during 1930-1935, reaching USD 1,629,000. During this time, man-made (technological) disasters also began to show a more substantial impact, particularly in the 1945-1950 period, which saw 5957 fatalities. The late 20 th century experienced a dramatic increase in economic losses from natural disasters, peaking at USD 264,087,752 in the 1990-1995 period. This era also saw substantial fatalities and injuries from both natural and man-made (technological) disasters. The increasing industrialization and urbanization during these years contributed to the heightened impact of such events (Table 10 and Figure 12). \begin{table}
\begin{tabular}{c c c c c c c c c} \hline \hline \multirow{2}{*}{**5-Year**} & \multicolumn{3}{c}{**Natural Disasters**} & \multicolumn{3}{c}{**Man-Made (Tech.) Disasters**} & \multicolumn{3}{c}{**Total**} \\ \cline{2-10}  & \multirow{2}{*}{**Fatalities**} & \multirow{2}{*}{**Injuries**} & **Economic** & \multirow{2}{*}{**Fatalities**} & \multirow{2}{*}{**Injuries**} & **Economic** & \multirow{2}{*}{**Fatalities**} & \multirow{2}{*}{**Injuries**} & **Economic** \\  & & & & & & & & & & \\
1900–1905 & 1,523,244 & 251 & 535,000 & 2230 & 2 & 0 & 1,525,474 & 253 & 535,000 \\
1906–1910 & 2,949,233 & 2298 & 838,800 & 3536 & 0 & 0 & 2,952  
As the early 21 st century was entered, the highest economic losses due to natural disasters were observed, with the period from 2011 to 2015 reaching USD 871,742,990. This time frame also saw a significant number of fatalities and injuries, reflecting the intensified impact of disasters. Technological advancements and population growth likely contributed to these escalating figures. Recent trends from 2021 to 2024 show a notable reduction in fatalities from natural disasters compared to earlier periods, although economic losses remain high at USD 861,127,190. Man-made disasters continue to have a significant impact, with 15,132 fatalities and 24,593 injuries recorded in this period. These insights emphasize the persistent financial and human toll of disasters, underscoring the importance of improving disaster risk reduction strategies to mitigate these impacts (Table 10 and Figure 12). Table 11 offers a detailed summary of the consequences of different types of natural and man-made (technological) disasters from 1900 to 2024. Regarding this, air disasters resulted in 50,689 deaths (0.154%), 7620 injuries (0.068%), and USD 144.1 million in economic losses (0.003%). While these disasters had a significant human impact, the economic consequences were relatively minimal.