PMT - secondary storm hazards Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what are the secondary environmental effects of a storm hazard?
A
- River flooding/ salt water contamination
- Animals displaced from flooding e.g. alligators
-Water sources changing course from blockages
2
Q
what are the secondary economic effects of a storm hazard?
A
- Rebuilding and insurance payout
- Sources of income lost
- Economic decline from sources of income destroyed
3
Q
what are the secondary social effects of a storm hazard?
A
- Homelessness
- Polluted water supplies spread disease
- Food shortages from damaged land
4
Q
what are the secondary political effects of a storm hazard?
A
- Issues paying back international aid
- Pressure for government to do
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