Natural and Tectonic Hazards Flashcards
1
Q
What is a natural hazard?
A
A natural process which has the possibility to cause death, injury or damage to property.
2
Q
What is a natural disaster?
A
A natural hazard that has actually happened.
3
Q
What factors affect hazard risk?
A
Vulnerability, Capacity to cope and the Nature of the hazard.
4
Q
How can the nature of a hazard affect the risk?
A
Type, frequency and magnitude.
5
Q
What does the moment magnitude scale measure?
A
The amount of energy released by an earthquake.
6
Q
The moment magnitude scale is _______.
A
logarithmic
7
Q
1 million people live close to which volcano in Italy?
A
Mount Etna
8
Q
What management strategies reduce the effects of tectonic hazards?
A
Monitoring, Prediction, Protection and Planning
