Natural hazards+disasters Flashcards
1
Q
What is a natural hazard
A
A naturally occuring event that has the potential to cause loss of life and damage to property
2
Q
What are some different types of natural hazards?
A
Volcanoes, eathquakes, storms, tsunami, Typhoons
3
Q
What makes a natural hazard a natural disaster?
A
If it hits a community which experiences human/economic loss
4
Q
What are the categories for a natural disaster?
A
-10+ppl killed
-100+ people effected
-State of emergency declared
-International assistance
5
Q
What factors affect hazard risk?
A
- Location, population density, climate, buildings, poverty
