Natural Hazards Flashcards
What is a natural hazard?
A natural event that occurs and is likely to cause harm to humans or other things that we care about
What are different types of natural hazards
Volcano
Tsunami
Forest fires
Flooding
Avalanche
Thunderstorm
Tornado
Earthquake
Landslides
What are the physical factors of the level of impact of a natural hazard? (Only need to know a few)
Magnitude of the event
Relief
Duration of event
Time of day
Frequency
Geology/soil
What are the human factors of the level of impact of a natural hazard? (Only need to know a few)
Community preparedness
Level of development
Previous experience
Population density of area affected
How people react during and just after
Luck/Intelligence
Building quality and style
Emergency/relief services respond
Warning time
Urban vs Rural
Land use
