Exposure to risks + ability to cope changes over time dynamic

Question 1

disaster risk equation

Answer 1

risk = freq or magnitude of hazard x level of vulnerability/ capacity of population to cope and adapt

Question 2

when does a geophysical event became a hazard

Answer 2

when it poses a risk to people

Question 3

what is a ‘disaster’

Answer 3

an event that results in loss of life or large amount of environmental damage to human environment

Question 4

exposure to tectonic hazards depends on what factors?

Answer 4

• freq of earthquakes + volcanic activity
• magnitude of earthquakes + volcanic activity
• types of hazards generated
• no. of people living in earthquake prone area

Question 5

what is important to consider when looking at the magnitude of a tectonic event?

Answer 5

how often event occurs + interval between events

Question 6

what is a ‘recurrence interval’?

Answer 6

avg time between two events of equal magnitude

Question 7

what is resilience

Answer 7

the degree to which an area can recover from the impact of a hazard

Question 8

what factors influence response to a disaster?

Answer 8

• speed of onset of event
• magnitude of event
• length of event
• level of monitoring
• degree of preparation
• quality / quantity of relief

Question 9

what is the aim of park model (disaster response curve)

Answer 9

aim is to show the effects of a hazard on quality of life over a sequence of time.

Question 10

stages in park model

Answer 10

stage 1 : modifying the cause + event
stage 2 : hazardous event 
stage 3 : search + rescue 
stage 4: modifying the loss
stage 5: nature of recovery