key terms Flashcards
1
Q
what is a hazard
A
a threat that has potential to cause loss of life, injury
2
Q
what is a natural hazard
A
an event that is perceieved to be a threat to people, the environment and built up evnironment
3
Q
what is risk
A
the exposure of people to a hazard
4
Q
what is vulnerbailtuty
A
the geographical conditions that increase the suspectilibility of a community to a hazard
