PMT - the concept of hazard

Question 1

what is a hazard?

Answer 1

a potential threat to human life and property caused by an event

Question 2

when during an event only become a hazard?

Answer 2

when its a threat to people

Question 3

what is a natural disaster?

Answer 3

realisation and impacts of a natural hazard when a vulnerable population is exposed to a hazard

Question 4

why is the Degg’s model a good representation of the concept of a natural disaster?

Answer 4

If the population is not vulnerable

the hazard will not have a significant effect

so the event will not be disastrous

Question 5

what are the three major types of geographical hazards?

Answer 5

geophysical

atmospheric

hydrological

Question 6

if a hazard is both atmospheric and hydrological what is it classed as?

Answer 6

hydrometeorological

Question 7

what is a natural hazard?

Answer 7

what is actually happening and is a threat to people and infrastructure

Question 8

what is a disaster?

Answer 8

hazardous event that causes large number of fatalities or property damage