multiple hazard zones

Question 1

what is a multiple hazard zone

Answer 1

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

Question 2

when is a multiple hazard zone problems compounded

Answer 2

-the countries population is vulnerable
-the country suffers repeated events so never extended period of recovery

Question 3

what happens to a disaster risk within a certain area

Answer 3

-there can be variation in disaster risk in a smaller geographical zone e.g. a country
-for example more developed areas = urbanisation = higher risk and rural= low population density= reduced risk

Question 4

what leads to exposure to risk from two or more hazard groups

Answer 4

-hydro-meteorological hazards, tectonic hazards

Question 5

what is the result from the interaction of different hazards and vulnerability of a population

Answer 5

-hotspots
-likely where plate boundaries intersect with major storm belts
-in areas of high concentration or medium developed countries

Question 6

what has huge implications on helping reduce impact/ implications of hazards

Answer 6

• identifying hotspots
  -helps investment planning, disaster preparation and loss prevention

Question 7

issues stopping hazard prone areas protection and prevention

Answer 7

-have priorities that come before risk management e.g. poverty management and fighting HIV/ AIDS
-may not have technology to cope with multiple hazards

Question 8

what are multiple hazard zones also known as

Answer 8

disaster hotspots