M2D2: Scales for Measuring Disasters

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.