tectonic hazards Flashcards
1
Q
Natural hazards
A
when a natural event can threaten people or has the potential to cause damage disaster or death
2
Q
main types of hazards
A
- atmospheric (e.g hurricanes) caused by air rapidly heating and cooling
- hydrologic from too much or too little rain
- geological
- biological (e.g forest fires or a pandemic)
3
Q
factors affecting hazard risk
A
- climate change
- development of area (infrastructure )
- size of the nearby population
- frequency of the hazard
- preparedness
4
Q
continental crust vs oceanic crust
A
continental usually
