EARTH SCIENCE
GEOPHYSICS
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Question
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The level of harm by a hazard is governed by
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Magnitude of the hazard
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Frequency of the hazard
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Intensity at the impact point
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All of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, the level of the risk of any disaster depends upon the vulnerability and economic value as well.
Detailed explanation-2: -Emergency managers think of disasters as recurring events with four phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery.
Detailed explanation-3: -The level of risk can change depending on the actual impacts and consequences of hazards. Therefore, the risk assessment must include an assessment of the community’s coping and adaptive capacities. It is also important to gauge the perception of the level of risk faced by those who are vulnerable.
Detailed explanation-4: -The four phases of disaster: 1) mitigation; 2) preparedness; 3) response; and 4) recovery.
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