drrr Flashcards
is a dangerous situation or threat caused by natural or man-made events that disrupts the functions of individuals in a community
disaster
Conditions of the community
Vulnerability
Trigger event
Hazard
Types of natural hazards
- biological
- geological
- hydrological
- meteorological
- climatological
diseases, epidemics, and plagues
biological
earthquakes, landslides, tsunamis, and volcanic activities
geological
avalanches and rain-induced floods
hydrological
storm surges cyclones and tornadoes
meteorological
droughts and wildfires
climatological
2 types of hazard
- Natural Hazard
- Man made Hazard
exposed to a hazard is prone to disaster risks.
Vulnerable community
dangerous situation or threat caused by natural or man-made events that disrupts the functions of individuals in a community
Disaster
any phenomenon that can potentially cause damage to life, property, or environment
Hazard
any element (people, property, or system)
present in a hazard and prone to potential loss
Exposure
a feature of a community that makes them prone and exposed to the negative impacts of a hazard
Vulnerability