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The concept of hazard in a geographical context Flashcards

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Hazard

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  • Perceived event that threatens both life and property
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Natural hazard

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  • Hazards caused by natural processes
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Three main types of natural hazard

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  • Geophysical
  • Atmospheric
  • Hydrological
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Geophysical

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  • Driven by earth’s own internal energy

Plate tectonics
Volcanoes
Seismic activity

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