General Info Flashcards
1
Q
Geophysical hazards (3)
A
Volcano
Earthquake
Landslide
2
Q
Atmospheric hazards (5)
A
Cyclone
Sandstorm
Thunderstorm
Tornado
Hurricane
3
Q
Hydrological hazard (3)
A
Flooding
Tsunami
Avalanche
4
Q
Factors affecting vulnerability (7)
A
Magnitude
Location
Time of day
Wealth level
Education
Frequency
Natural factors
Population density
5
Q
Benefits of living near a hazard (5+)
A
Resources = sulphur from volcanoes
Tourism
Beauty
Poverty
Fertile soil = lava = breaks down + weathers = new rocks + minerals
6
Q
Risk equation
A
Hazard x vulnerability to hazard divided by the capacity to cope
