3.1.4:Human factors affecting risk&vulnerability Flashcards
1
Q
Risk
A
The probability of a hazard and creating the loss of lives and livelihoods
2
Q
Vulnerability
A
Implies a high risk of exposure to a hazard combined with an inability to cope
3
Q
risk equation
A
(hazards x vulnerability) / capacity
4
Q
Factors affecting vulnerability
5
A
- technological
- social
- economic
- geographical
- political
5
Q
Technological factors affecting vulnerability
A
- monitor seismic activity
- building design
- evacuation towers
- production
6
Q
Social factors affecting vulnerability
A
- experience
- education about hazards
- urbanisation
- slums
- population density
7
Q
Economic factors affecting vulnerability
A
- Poverty = no warning systems = poor building quality = high density housing
- Wealthy = greater financial loss = more objects loss = worth a high value = larger insurance claims
8
Q
Geographical factors affecting vulnerability
A
- topography = mountain regions = harder to recover = difficult to support
- hazard hotspots
- rural = harder to reach
- urban = more money
9
Q
Political factors affecting vulnerability
A
- post disaster recovery
- preparedness
- organisation
- corruption
- policing/spending
