Unit 1: Section A: Natural Hazards Flashcards
What is the definition for a natural hazard?
A natural process that can cause harm, injury or death to humans and destroy property
What are the two main types of natural hazards?
Geological and meteorological
What are the three different factors which affect the hazard risk from natural hazards?
Vulnerability, capacity to cope and nature of the hazard
What are primary effects?
The impacts caused within hours of the disaster
What are secondary effects?
The impacts caused within days, weeks or months of the disaster
What are immediate responses?
Responses to disasters before, during or immediately after the hazard
What are long-term responses?
Responses to disasters longer times afterwards
What are 3 examples of immediate responses?
Evacuation of people
Treating injured people
Provide food, water and shelter for affected people
What are 3 examples of long-term responses?
Repairing homes, buildings and transport networks
Improve monitoring systems
Improve building regulations
