Earth Hazards

Question 1

What is an earth hazard?

Answer 1

A perceived natural/geophysical event that has the potential to threaten life and property

Question 2

How is risk calculated?

Answer 2

Hazard x vulnerability

Question 3

What are the three types of response to a hazard?

Answer 3

Prevention and modification, modifying vulnerability and modifying the loss

Question 4

What does modifying vulnerability mean?

Answer 4

Predicting, raising public awareness and planning for a hazard event

Question 5

What does modifying the loss mean?

Answer 5

Insurance, aid