Paper 1-Natural hazards overview Flashcards
1
Q
What is a natural hazard?
A
A naturally occurring event with potential to cause harm and or damage
2
Q
What are the three categories?
A
Tectonic, atmospheric, geomorphological
3
Q
Name three factors that effect natural hazard occurrences?
A
Poverty
Urbanisation
Climate change
Building on floodplains