## 3 Results
### Temporal Distribution of Natural and Man-Made (Technological) Disasters

Table 8: Seasonality analysis showing the number of occurrences of each disaster type by month. Wildfires also peak in July with 239 events, reflecting dry and hot summer conditions. However, the overall trend is below average, with a total of 475 events, making up 1.795% of all recorded disasters. The seasonality analysis reveals how climate and weather patterns significantly influence disaster occurrences, with many events peaking during the summer months due to extreme weather conditions. Disasters such as air incidents, earthquakes, epidemics, road accidents, storms, and water-related disasters tend to be more frequent during certain times of the year, showing above-average trends. For instance, many disaster types, including floods, storms, and fires, reach their highest numbers in July. This pattern reflects the impact of summer weather conditions like monsoon rains, heat waves, and dry spells. The peaks in industrial and miscellaneous disasters during the summer months suggest that increased industrial activities, travel, and other human activities contribute to higher disaster frequencies during this period. According to the monthly analysis, the highest number of disasters is recorded in July with 9135 incidents. This month is particularly prone to disasters due to significant spikes in air disasters (744), floods (2072), storms (2146), and road disasters (1326). The heightened summer activities and extreme weather conditions contribute to the high frequency of disasters during this period. Increased travel, intense heat, and seasonal storms make July especially disaster-prone (Table 8). Following July, March records a total of 1921 disasters. This month is notable for the high number of earthquake occurrences (316) and floods (390). Seasonal weather changes, including the transition from winter to spring, likely contribute to these numbers. Shifting temperatures can lead to increased seismic activity and the onset of spring floods. January ranks next with 1819 disasters. This month is characterized by a high number of flood occurrences (592), alongside significant events like earthquakes (197) and extreme temperatures (98). Winter conditions and the start of the year contribute to these disaster occurrences, with heavy rainfall and cold temperatures playing a major role. In August, 1702 disasters were recorded, with notable numbers of floods (400), storms (217), and wildfires (239). The continuation of summer conditions, including heatwaves and droughts, contributes to this high disaster rate. Hot and dry conditions often lead to wildfires, while summer storms can cause severe flooding. February sees 1158 disasters, with significant occurrences of floods (304), earthquakes (92), and extreme temperatures (81). The winter season and its associated weather patterns, including heavy rains and cold snaps, are likely causes of these disasters. The month is also characterized by winter storms and potential flooding from snowmelt. In June, there are 1048 disasters, with high numbers of floods (192), storms (95), and road disasters (135). The beginning of summer brings increased human activities and changing weather conditions, contributing to the disaster frequency. The month also marks the onset of hurricane season in some regions, leading to an increase in storm-related events. October records 1029 disasters, with notable flood events (374) and storms (218). The transitional weather of autumn, including increased rainfall and the tail end of hurricane season, contributes to the high number of disasters. Cooler temperatures and changing atmospheric conditions also play a role (Table 8). September has 878 disasters, marked by significant flood events (403) and storm occurrences (191). This reflects the continued impact of summer weather and the height of hurricane season. The end of summer often brings severe storms and heavy rains, leading to widespread flooding. In April, there are 876 disasters, with high earthquake occurrences (190) and significant flood numbers (306).