2 Hazards

Question 1

important

Answer 1

all locations are at risk from natural hazards but some places and certain comunities are particularly vunlerable

Question 2

Vulnerability

Answer 2

The potential ability of a system and people to cope with an event
refelcts the breath of social and economic tolerance to hazardous events

humans may adapt by moving away or charging their behaviour

Vulnerability often linked to poverty … but not alwasy heheheheh

Question 3

3rd world countries vs rich countries

Answer 3

low magintude can cause greater loss

deadliest (poor counlies, less developed) vscoastliest hazards (rich counries)

WHY?? corruption…

> 90 % of disaster-related death occur in Less developed countires
75 % of economic losses occur in More eveloped countries (MDCs)

Question 4

Risk

Answer 4

The probability of a hazard ocuring and creating loss

ex. Drowning during an ocean crossing = same hazard, risk depends on the form of the transport….

Risk is present where hazards happen [ you can’t cope with them

Question 5

Vulnerability 3 factors

Answer 5

susceptibility + coping capacities (reduce damage immediatly + initial recovery) + adoptive capacities (long term)

Question 6

Exposure

Answer 6

Is the extent to which populations are exposed to and burdened by the impacts of extreme natural events or the negative consequences of climate change

depending on location! –> interregaional variation