the concept of hazards Flashcards
(15 cards)
what is a natural hazard?
an event which threatens both life and property
what is the adaptation ideology?
when people adjust how they live to reduce hazard vulnerability
what is the fatalism ideology?
the idea people cannot influence hazards or the outcome hence no measures are taken
give 4 reasons why people live near hazards
- hazards are unpredictable
- lack of alternatives due to socio-economic and political factors
- changing levels of risk
- environmental benefits such as fertile soil and climate
give 4 ways perceptions of hazards could be changed
- level of education
- religion / culture
- socio-economic status
- employment status
what is the fear ideology towards hazards?
that people have become so vulnerable they move away
what is integrated risk management?
using socio-economic and political factors to measure damage acceptability and how to minimise damage
what are the 3 ways hazards can be managed?
- prediction
- prevention
- protection / mitigation
what does prediction involve?
using monitoring systems to reduce vulnerability
what does prevention involve?
very little as mitigation is more realistic for natural hazards
what does protection/mitigation involve?
modifying the infrastructure of an area at risk as well as implementing action plans to ensure communial readiness
what does the disaster management cycle illustrate?
the reaction and recovery of an area after a natural event as well as future preventitive actions
what does the park model illustrate?
the quality of life decline and recovery after a natural event
what are the 3 stages of the park model?
- relief
- rehabilitation
- reconstruction
what are the 2 meanings of distribution for a hazard?
- the spacial cover of a hazard
- where hazards are likely to occur
