Risk and Hazards Flashcards
Geological Hazards
earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides
Atmospheric Hazards
cyclones, tornadoes, hail, snow
Hydrological Hazards
river floods, coastal floods
Biological Hazards
wildfires
UN definition
any natural process or phenomenon that may cause
loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property
damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and
economic disruption or environmental damage
How many deaths per earthquake type during
1998 – 2017
747,234 deaths ( 740,000 deaths )
What is the number of deaths per storm type during
1998 – 2017 in the US
232,680 deaths / 232,000
Number of deaths per extreme temperature type
1998 – 2017
166,346 deaths
What were the number of deaths per flooding type during
1998 – 2017
142,008 deaths / 142,000
Number of deaths per drought type
1998 – 2017
21,563 deaths
What are the number of deaths per landslides during
1998 – 2017
18,414 deaths
Number of deaths per landslide
1998 – 2017
18,414 deaths
What were the number of deaths per wildfires type during
1998 – 2017
2,398 deaths
Number of people affected per flood
2 billion
Number of people affected per drought
1.5 billion
