Report

Question 1

Geological Hazard

Answer 1

Geological process or phenomenon that may cause loss of life, injury, property damage, loss of livelihoods, social and economic disruption or environmental damage.

Question 2

Disaster definition

Answer 2

A serious disruption to a community or a society involving widespread human, material, economic or environmental impacts which exceeds the ability of the affected community or society’s capacity to cope.

Question 3

Disaster management definition

Answer 3

Administrative decision making and activity that involves prevention, preparation, response and recovery.

Question 4

Physical factors contributing to different outcomes:

Answer 4

• Magnitude
• Frequency
• Physical location
• Type or nature of hazard

Question 5

Human factors contributing to different outcomes:

Answer 5

• Population growth/density
• Urbanisation and land use
• Level of technological development
• Poverty and politics