2.1A Flashcards

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What is a hazard?

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A natural/geological event which has the potential to threaten both life and property

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What is a disaster?

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10 or more people and killed and/or 100 or more people affected.

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What is the hazard-risk formula?

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Risk = Hazard x exposure x (vulnerability / manageability)

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