1.20 Hazard Routes Flashcards
1
Q
Natural Hazard Trends Since 1960
A
No of disasters and deaths increased.
No of tectonic disasters similar.
Hydro-meteorological have increased due to things like climate change.
2
Q
Reasons For Increased Vulnerability
A
Global population went from 3b to 7.3b.
Increase in developing countries.
Economic costs increasing with development.
Globalisation means more shit is reported.
3
Q
Reliability On Trend Data
A
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.