drrr quiz 1 Flashcards
what is the original meaning of disaster in english?
an unfavorable aspect of a planet or star
where is the word disaster derived from
The word comes to us through Middle French and the Old Italian word disastro, from the Latin prefix dis- and Latin astro, meaning “star.”
what is the unfortunate word that comes to us from astrological beliefs
ill-starred
originally used literally to describe someone born under or guided by an evil star.
ill-starred
A sudden, calamitous occurrence that causes great harm, injury, destruction, and devastation to life and property.
disaster
based from what you understood what is disaster
ur opinion
An Act Strengthening the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management System, Providing for the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Plan, Appropriating Funds, Therefore and Other Purposes (May 27, 2010)
republic act 10121
Vulnerability factors in the philippines
Geographic Setting
Socioeconomic Status
Education
Climate Change
he is a lahar expert, renowed mentor and he Studies sea level changes, ground subsidence, climate change
Dr. Kelvin Rodolfo
natural phenomenon caused by natural forces, such as earthquakes, typhoon, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, fires, tornadoes, and extreme temperature.
natural disaster
2 types of natural disasters
Rapid Onset Disasters
Progressive Onset Disasters
condition that has the potential to cause harm to humans in the form of injury or illness, property damage, environmental damage or a combination of these.
HAZARD
Occurs when an extreme natural event is destructive to human life and property.
natural hazard
Caused by human activities, can often be prevented (e.g. technological/industrial disasters, terrorism/violence, complex humanitarian emergencies
human-made hazard
defined as the combination of the probability of an event and its negative consequences
RISK
Is the potential to harm you
hazard
a likelihood of a hazard causing harm
risk
Potential (not actual and realized) disaster losses, in lives, health status, livelihoods, assets, and services which could occur in a community or society over some specified future time or period.
Disaster risk
Understanding Disaster Risk
Hazard
Exposure
Vulnerability
Risk
