multiple hazard zones

Question 1

define multiple hazard zone (MHZ)

Answer 1

are places where a number of physical hazards combine to create an increased level of risk for the country and its population

Question 2

define hydro meteorological hazards

Answer 2

natural hazards caused by climate processes (including droughts, floods, hurricanes and storms)

Question 3

define disaster hotspot

Answer 3

a country or area that is extremely disaster prone for a number of reasons

Question 4

why is identifying the MHZ is important because it helps decisions makers to

Answer 4

-Understand a regions hazards
-Set priorities for action
-Decide how to assign resources

A country or region identified as a MHZ may also get more support from international aid agencies as well as more resources to help with disasters planning and prevention

Question 5

why is the philippines considered a MHZ

Answer 5

• sits across a convergent plate boundary facing risks from earthquakes and volcanoes
  -its northern and eastern coasts face the pacific ocean (the most tsunami prone ocean)
• it has a tropical monsoon climate, subject to heavy rainfall
• it has 47 volcanoes, 24 active
  -landslides are common due to the topography , high deforestation levels and high rainfall

Question 6

what is a located MHZ

Answer 6

the Philippines

Question 7

what factors increases the philippines vulnerability

Answer 7

its rapidly growing population, poverty and urbanisation

-25% live in poverty
-most live in coastal areas
-high population density