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tectonic hazards- geography Flashcards

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what is a natural event

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a natural event is when an event occurs even without humans

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what is a natural hazard

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a natural event which now has the potential to cause death, destruction and death towards humans

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what are the types of natural hazards (4-5)

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atmospheric
water-based
biological
terrestrial/geological

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examples of atmospheric hazards (3)

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tornadoes, hurricane, tropical storms

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examples of biological hazards (2)

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pandemic, diseas

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examples of water-based hazards (2)

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tsunami, floods

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examples of terrestrial/ geological hazards (3)

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earthquake, volcano erupting, landslides

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Factors affecting the impact of a natural hazard:
POPULATION

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DENSITY: the grater number of people = greater potential for disaster
DISTRUBUTION:

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Factors affecting the impact of a natural hazard:
LEVEL OF DEVELOPMENT AND WEALTH

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