Hazards Flashcards
1
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A hazard
A
A danger or a risk
2
Q
Natural hazard
A
A geographical event that affects both the physical environment and people
3
Q
A disaster
A
sudden events such as an ccident that causes great damage or loss of life
4
Q
What is a disaster risk?
A
A hazard becomes a disaster when a sudden event occurs that causes a loss e.g.forest fires
