Hazard in a Geographical Context (AQA A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Natural hazard definition
Natural hazard definition
Perceived event threatening both life and property
Three environments where natural hazards occur
Three environments where natural hazards occur
Atmosphere, lithosphere, hydrosphere
Risk in hazard geography
Risk in hazard geography
Exposure of people to a hazardous event
Vulnerability definition
Vulnerability definition
Potential for loss when a hazard strikes
Adaptation in hazard context
Adaptation in hazard context
Attempts to live with hazards by reducing vulnerability
Fatalism regarding hazards
Fatalism regarding hazards
Belief that outcomes cannot be influenced or changed
Perception of hazards
Perception of hazards
How individuals/groups view the threat of a hazard event
Warning time for most natural hazards
Warning time for most natural hazards
Short/limited warning period before event occurs
How vulnerability varies
How vulnerability varies
Geographically, over time, and among social groups
Why people stay in hazardous areas (benefits)
Why people stay in hazardous areas (benefits)
Advantages outweigh perceived risks (cost-benefit)