HAZARD AND DISASTERS Flashcards
1
Q
serious disruption
A
disaster
2
Q
dangerous phenomenon
A
hazard
3
Q
combination of all strengths
A
capacity
4
Q
subject to potential losses
A
exposure
5
Q
potential disaster losses in lives
A
disaster risk
6
Q
disaster mathematical equation
A
hazard x vulnerability x exposure
over
capacity
=
disaster risk
7
Q
natural hazards
A
-earthquake
-tsunami
-landslides
-volcanic hazards
-typhoon
8
Q
technological/manmade
A
-floods
-drought
-fire
9
Q
outright avoidance of adverse impact
A
prevention
10
Q
lessening or limitation
A
mitigation
11
Q
knowledge and capacities developed to effectively anticipate
A
preparedness
12
Q
NDRRMP 4 thematic areas
A
1) disaster preparedness
2) disaster prevention and mitigation
3) disaster response
4) disaster rehabilitation and recovery
