1.5 hazard profiles

Question 1

what is a hazard profile

Answer 1

A hazard profile compares the ​physical characteristics​ ​which all hazards share.

Hazard Profiles can help​ ​decision makers​ when deciding where to allocate the most human and financial resources.

Question 2

magnitude

Answer 2

the higher the magnitude of a hazard the greater the chance of fatalities and injuries, and damageto buildings and infrastructure

Question 3

speed of onset

Answer 3

the quicker the onset speed of a hazard, the less time people have to react to it. this means they may be less prepared and will have less time to react to the hazard

Question 4

duration

Answer 4

the longer a hazardous event lasts, the greater the delay there is in the emergency responce and recovery

Question 5

areal extent

Answer 5

typically, the larger the area affected by a hazard, the more people at risk

Question 6

spatial predictability

Answer 6

being able to predict when and where a hazard will occur. if a hazard occurs on a well mapped and understood plate boundery, there is a higher level of spatial predicatability which gived more time for people to plan and prepare for the hazard

Question 7

frequency

Answer 7

the more frequently a hazard occurs, the more systems may be in place to manage its potential imapct. however, if the same hazard occurs frequently. it is unlikey a country will reecover before the next hazard.