Four Main Types Or Elements That Can Be Exposed To Hazards Flashcards
Population density remoteness of a settlement, the site or location, design and materials for critical structure and for housing determine exposure.
Physical
This refers to” The Vulnerable and Marginalized Groups”
Social
Exposure is highly dependent upon the economic status of individuals communities and nations
Economic
Activities that cause natural resource depletion and resource degradation are key
Environmental
Are potentially damaging events, phenomena or human activities that cause loss of life injury, property damage, social and economic disruption
Hazards
Is the totality of people, property, systems or other elements present
Exposure
Is the concept that explains why communication is more or less at risk to a given hazard
Vulnerability