Modifying The Vulnerability Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Public Education
A
Japan- Annual Disaster Day
New Zealand- ShakeDay
2
Q
Prediction Systems
A
Earthquakes - GIS + Hazard Mapping
Volcanoes - Physical changes
Tsunamis - Deep Ocean Sensors, Good communication systems
3
Q
Land use planning
A
Can identify vulnerable areas and ensure you build accordingly
May use land agriculturally rather than residential around volcanoes - done in Mt Merapi, however, many people working around volcano
Used in California = Areas with high liquefaction chance no development
