natural hazards Flashcards
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What is a natural hazard
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‘A natural event that can cause a threat to human life
It can result in the loss of life, loss of property and disruption to human activity
2
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What is a disaster
A
When a hazard seriously affects humans
A natural hazard becomes a disaster if:
10+ people die
100 or more people affected
State of emergency
Request for international aid
3
Q
3 types of natural hazards
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1- geophysical-
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