Large-scale disasters, which entail emergencies of a collective nature, generate a major impact, because people live not only their personal tragedies but also those of friends and relatives; besides, the social and family support network is affected.
Los desastres de gran magnitud, al implicar una emergencia de carácter colectivo, generan un impacto mayor, pues no sólo se vive el drama personal sino el de los allegados y, además, se afecta la red familiar y social de apoyo.