1.20 Hazard Routes Flashcards

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Natural Hazard Trends Since 1960

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No of disasters and deaths increased.
No of tectonic disasters similar.
Hydro-meteorological have increased due to things like climate change.

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Reasons For Increased Vulnerability

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Global population went from 3b to 7.3b.
Increase in developing countries.
Economic costs increasing with development.
Globalisation means more shit is reported.

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Reliability On Trend Data

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No universal definition of the term disaster.
Methods of reporting have changed.
Informal economy increased.
Not everyone collects data straight away in disaster.
Political pressure to over/understate casualties.

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