2.2C Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 6 measures of a hazard profile?
A
Magnitude, speed of onset, duration, areal extent, spatial predictability, frequency.
2
Q
What is the world risk index?
A
It measures the risk of disaster. It is calculated on a country-by-country basis through the multiplication of exposure and vulnerability.
3
Q
What is manipulating hazards data?
A
Hazard data relating to the number of deaths, numbers affected, levels of development and type of event contains a number of complex patterns and trends.
