Concept of Disaster Flashcards

1
Q

Circum Pacific belt famous region along the pacific ocean

This is where a lot of Volcanic eruptions and Earthquake occurs

450 active and dormant 75%

A

Pacific Ring of Five

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Sudden calamitous occurrence that causes great harm injury and destruction and devastation to life and property

It disrupts the usual course of life causing both physical and emotional distress

A

Disaster

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3
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Break or interruption or problem in a normal flow of life for people or the community that causes large scale damage

A

Disruption

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4
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Two elements at risk during disaster

A

Threat to life and Property

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5
Q

Injury, Disease, emotional, and mental disability are examples of..

A

Threat to life

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Damage to property, loss of assets, social and economic disruptions, and environmental destructions are example of

A

Property

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