T1- Hazard Risk Reduction

Question 1

Volcano monitoring

Answer 1

measurement of physical and chemical changes: -tilt meters, seismic activity, past history

• changes in magnetic and electrical fields
• gas emissions, groundwater level and temperature

Question 2

Preparedness

Answer 2

Having plans and procedures in place in advance of the tectonic hazard including evacuation plans and drills and having trained responders.

Question 3

Recovery

Answer 3

The long term response, where authorities focus on cleaning up and rebuilding which can takes months or years

Question 4

Aid

Answer 4

Assistance such as money or supplies which are needed in the immediate aftermath of the event.

Question 5

Insurance

Answer 5

Protection against possible financial loss.

Question 6

Hazard resistant design

Answer 6

Buildings of any type that have been made to withstand and reduce the impact of a hazard event.

Question 7

Community preparedness

Answer 7

Cooperation within communities to get ready for tectonic events. This can take a variety of forms.

Question 8

Land use planning

Answer 8

Determining in advance which areas may be vulnerable to hazards and designated high risk so that the area can be avoided.

Question 9

Technology

Answer 9

Application of science to predict and mitigate any potential hazard.

Question 10

Environmental control

Answer 10

The ability of individuals to control nature and to influence factors in the environment that affect them.

Question 11

Hazard management cycle

Answer 11

Model for measuring hazard management made up on 4 stages: mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery

Question 12

Mitigation

Answer 12

The action of reducing the severity, seriousness of the event in the future.