natural hazards Flashcards
overview
1
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definition of a natural hazard
A
a natural event that has the potential to cause damage, destruction and death
2
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natural disaster definition
A
a sudden, violent, and destructive event caused by natural phenomena that overwhelms local resources and threatens the safety of a community
3
Q
types of natural hazard + examples
A
tectonic - earthquake, volcanoes, tsunamis, mountain avalanches
climatic - tropical storms, flooding, tornadoes, drought
4
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10 factors affecting natural hazards
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population, magnitude, frequency, wealth, proximity, equipment, education, infrastructure, level of development, early warning
