EARTH SCIENCE
GEOPHYSICS
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Question
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____ how dangerous the natural hazard is
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____ how much damage has been caused
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____ how many hazards there have been
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____ how vulnerable you are to natural hazards
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Detailed explanation-1: -The occurrence of a disaster depends on two factors: hazard: the probability of occurrence of a potentially damaging phenomenon, vulnerability: the degree of loss resulting from the occurrence of the phenomenon.
Detailed explanation-2: -The concept of vulnerability encompasses a variety of definitions. In general, vulnerability means the potential to be harmed. Vulnerability to natural hazards is thus the potential to be harmed by natural hazards. Some people and places are more vulnerable to certain hazards than other people and places.
Detailed explanation-3: -Natural events, such as volcanic eruptions or earthquakes that occur away from humans and properties, are not considered natural hazards. They are considered natural hazards when they happen close to human populations and property. Hazard risk is the probability or chance that a natural hazard may take place.
Detailed explanation-4: -Hazard, Vulnerability, Capacity and Risk Assessment (HVCRA) is a critical, scientific process that serves as the foundation for every component of the Disaster Risk Management (DRM) planning and programming. However, practical guidance on undertaking HVCRA in projects and activities planning is lacking.