January 21st, 2020 
This is a basic discussion post pertaining to Scales for Measuring Disasters. The following basic instructions are below as well as an attached file with readings from textbook/module notes to help aid in the writing of this assignment.
What are the general purposes of the disaster scales presented in Chapter 2 of your textbook?
Does research suggest there is an increasing or decreasing trend in disasters, and specifically the severity of disasters? Support your answer.
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