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The chapter discusses the concepts of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability that collectively define risk in the context of disasters. Various types of natural hazards including hydro-meteorological, geological, and biological are explained alongside their implications for society. Furthermore, the chapter highlights the disparity in how disasters affect low-income versus high-income countries, emphasizing the need for effective disaster risk management strategies.
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The chapter discusses the concepts of hazard, exposure, and vulnerability that collectively define risk in the context of disasters. Various types of natural hazards including hydro-meteorological, geological, and biological are explained alongside their implications for society. Furthermore, the chapter highlights the disparity in how disasters affect low-income versus high-income countries, emphasizing the need for effective disaster risk management strategies.
A potentially damaging physical event, phenomenon, or human activity that poses a threat to life, property, or the environment.
Natural hazards such as floods, droughts, and storms that arise from atmospheric and hydrological processes.
Natural hazards including earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions that originate from geological processes.
Hazards resulting from outbreaks of diseases or infestations that can affect human health and safety.
The systematic process of using administrative directives, organizations, and operational skills to implement strategies for disaster risk reduction.
Total Questions
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Estimated Time
4 min
Passing Score
70%
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