Natural hazards Flashcards
What is a natural hazard
A threat to people or property
Not considered a hazard if not affecting people
What are the 2 main types of hazard
Geological hazard (land and tectonics)
Meteorological hazards (weather and climate)
Factors that affect hazard risk
Vulnerability
Capacity to cope
Nature of natural hazards (eg magnitude)
What are primary effects
The immediate impacts caused by the hazard
eg. people killed or injured when buildings collapse
What are secondary effects
Effects that happen later on
eg shortage of clean water and sanitation
Examples of immediate responses
Evacs
Treating the dead and injured
Recover dead bodies
Example of long-term responses
Repair homes and rehouse
Improve forecasting facilities #
Boost economy