Natural hazards Flashcards
1
Q
What is a natural hazard
A
A threat to people or property
Not considered a hazard if not affecting people
2
Q
What are the 2 main types of hazard
A
Geological hazard (land and tectonics)
Meteorological hazards (weather and climate)
3
Q
Factors that affect hazard risk
A
Vulnerability
Capacity to cope
Nature of natural hazards (eg magnitude)
4
Q
What are primary effects
A
The immediate impacts caused by the hazard
eg. people killed or injured when buildings collapse
5
Q
What are secondary effects
A
Effects that happen later on
eg shortage of clean water and sanitation
6
Q
Examples of immediate responses
A
Evacs
Treating the dead and injured
Recover dead bodies
7
Q
Example of long-term responses
A
Repair homes and rehouse
Improve forecasting facilities #
Boost economy
