Natural hazards Flashcards
1
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Natural Hazard
A
Is a natural process which could cause casue a treat to people or damage to property.
2
Q
Natural disaster
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Is a natural hazard that has actually happend.
3
Q
What are two main types of natural hazards?
A
Geological Hazards
Meteorological Hazards
4
Q
Geological Hazards
A
Caused by land and tectonics processes. E.g. volcanoes, earthquakes, landslides, avalanches.
5
Q
Meteorological Hazards
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Caused by weather and climate. E.g. tropical storms, extreme weather, climate change.
6
Q
Vulnerability
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The more people that are in areas exposed to natural hazards, the greater the probability the will be affected.
7
Q
Capacity to cope
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The better a population can cope with an extreme event, the lower the threat.(HIC countries usually cope better, since they can afford it).
