Natural Hazard Definitions Flashcards
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Natural Hazard
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A natural process that could be A threat to people or property
2
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Natural disaster
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A natural hazard that happened
3
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Geological hazard
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Caused by land and tectonic processes (volcanoes and earthquakes)
4
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Meteorological hazards
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Caused by weather and climate (eg tropical storms and extreme weather)
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Hazard risk
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The probability of people being effected by a hazard in a particular area
