Global Hazards 🌍 Flashcards
1
Q
What is a geophysical hazard?
A
Caused by tectonic changes.
2
Q
What is the disaster risk equation?
A
R= HxV/C
3
Q
What does the H refer to in the DRE?
A
Size/scale of the hazard.
4
Q
When does a natural hazard become a disaster?
A
When it has a severe impact on human populations.
5
Q
What is meant by ‘disaster risk’?
A
Relates to the size/scale and the vulnerability and inversely related to it’s ability to cope.
6
Q
What is a hydro-meteorological hazard?
A
Caused by changes in the atmosphere.
