Natural Hazards Flashcards
What is a natural hazard?
A natural hazard is any natural event that has the potential to endanger human life, the economy and property
What is an atmospheric hazard?
Created in the atmosphere by the movement of air and water
What is a biological hazard?
A biological substance that causes a threat to the health of people
What is a water based hazard?
Created by rivers, seas or oceans
What are terrestrial/ geological hazard?
Created by the movement of the tectonic plates or surface rocks and soils
What are the 3 factors that effect the hazard risk from natural hazards?
Vulnerability
Capacity to cope
Nature of the natural hazard
What is a geological hazard?
Hazards caused by land and tectonic
What is a meteorological hazard>?
Hazards caused by weather and climate
What is a natural disaster?
A natural hazard that has actually happened
