T1- Hazard Risk Reduction Flashcards
Volcano monitoring
measurement of physical and chemical changes: -tilt meters, seismic activity, past history
- changes in magnetic and electrical fields
- gas emissions, groundwater level and temperature
Preparedness
Having plans and procedures in place in advance of the tectonic hazard including evacuation plans and drills and having trained responders.
Recovery
The long term response, where authorities focus on cleaning up and rebuilding which can takes months or years
Aid
Assistance such as money or supplies which are needed in the immediate aftermath of the event.
Insurance
Protection against possible financial loss.
Hazard resistant design
Buildings of any type that have been made to withstand and reduce the impact of a hazard event.
Community preparedness
Cooperation within communities to get ready for tectonic events. This can take a variety of forms.
Land use planning
Determining in advance which areas may be vulnerable to hazards and designated high risk so that the area can be avoided.
Technology
Application of science to predict and mitigate any potential hazard.
Environmental control
The ability of individuals to control nature and to influence factors in the environment that affect them.
Hazard management cycle
Model for measuring hazard management made up on 4 stages: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery
Mitigation
The action of reducing the severity, seriousness of the event in the future.