Hazards Theory 2

Question 1

How is risk calculated?

Answer 1

Risk = Hazard × Vulnerability / Capacity to Cope

Question 2

Hazard:

Answer 2

The likelihood of a natural event occurring.

Question 3

Vulnerability:

Answer 3

The extent to which people and property are exposed.

Question 4

Capacity to Cope:

Answer 4

The resources and abilities to manage the hazard effectively.

Question 5

What is vulnerability?

Answer 5

Vulnerability refers to the degree to which a person, community, or system is likely to experience harm from a hazard due to exposure and lack of ability to cope.

Question 6

What factors make a population more vulnerable?

Answer 6

More Vulnerable:

Poverty and lack of resources.
Poor-quality housing and infrastructure.
Lack of education or awareness.
Weak governance and disaster planning.

Question 7

What factors make a population less vulnerable?

Answer 7

Less Vulnerable:

Advanced technology and warning systems.
Disaster-resilient infrastructure.
Well-educated populations.
Effective disaster management and response systems.