Natural hazards Flashcards

1
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What is a natural hazard

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A threat to people or property

Not considered a hazard if not affecting people

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What are the 2 main types of hazard

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Geological hazard (land and tectonics)
Meteorological hazards (weather and climate)

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3
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Factors that affect hazard risk

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Vulnerability
Capacity to cope
Nature of natural hazards (eg magnitude)

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4
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What are primary effects

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The immediate impacts caused by the hazard

eg. people killed or injured when buildings collapse

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What are secondary effects

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Effects that happen later on

eg shortage of clean water and sanitation

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Examples of immediate responses

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Evacs
Treating the dead and injured
Recover dead bodies

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Example of long-term responses

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Repair homes and rehouse
Improve forecasting facilities #
Boost economy

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