EARTH SCIENCE
GEOPHYSICS
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Question
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Which three factors combine to make a hazard a disaster?
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Causes severe damage and endangers lives
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A country that has a small defense force and police force.
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Event occurs near property and population.
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An area that is very vulnerable due to low income, lack of emergency plans and few preventative measures.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -In disasters, there are three broad areas of risk to health: the hazard that can cause damage, exposure to the hazard and the vulnerability of the exposed population (see also Chapters 1.3 and 2.5) (1).
Detailed explanation-2: -Preparedness, Response, Recovery & Prevention/Mitigation.
Detailed explanation-3: -Specifically, Figure 6-1 indicates the effects of a disaster are determined by three preimpact conditions-hazard exposure, physical vulnerability, and social vulnerability.
Detailed explanation-4: -These disasters can be: Geophysical (e.g. Earthquakes, Landslides, Tsunamis and Volcanic Activity) Hydrological (e.g. Avalanches and Floods) Climatological (e.g. Extreme Temperatures, Drought and Wildfires)
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