Weather hazards Flashcards

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1.)What is a natural hazard ?

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Extreme natural Hazard caused by natural events that can cause loss of life,property damage and affect human activities

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2.)What is a Geomorphical event ?

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Process involving mass movement

Example :

Rockslides
Landslide
Avalanche

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3.) what is a tectonic Movement ?

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Internal earth process

Example :

  • volcanic activity
  • earthquake
  • tsunami
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4.) what is a meterlogical event ?

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Weather involved event

  • bushfire
  • droughts
  • bizzare
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5.)What is hydrological event ?

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Water involved event

Examples:

  • costal storm surge
  • flooding
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