Exposure and Vulnerability Flashcards
What are the elements of exposure?
physical, environmental, social, economic
What is the environmental element of exposure?
Refers to natural systems and habitats
What is the physical element of exposure?
Refers to locations and built structures, such as essential facilities, transportation, industrial buildings, and housing.
What is the economic element of exposure?
Refers to business interruptions, job loss, loss of income
What is the social element of exposure?
Refers to the vulnerable population as well as social groups, education, and culture.
What are the factors of vulnerability?
social, economic, and environmental
What are the social factors of vulnerability?
Refers to certain population groups that are more vulnerable than others
What are the environmental factors of vulnerability?
Refers to urbanization, lack of urbanization, …
What are the economic factors of vulnerability?
Refers to the limited access to markets, services, businesses
