Natural Hazards

• What are natural hazards?

  A natural event that can harm people or property
• Can you name some examples of natural hazards?

  Earthquakes, floods, storms, volcanic eruptions, and droughts
• What factors determine the severity of natural hazards?

  Magnitude, frequency, speed, duration, and area affected
• How is the impact of a hazard influenced?

  By the area's vulnerability and its ability to cope and recover
• What socio factors can affect the impact of a natural hazard?

  Wealth, preparation, and access to resources
• What causes tectonic hazards?

  The movement of tectonic plates
• What is an earthquake?

  A sudden, violent shaking caused by movements in the earth's crust
• What occurs during a volcanic eruption?

  The release of molten rock, gas, and ash from the earth's crust
• What is a tsunami?

  A large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption
• What are the main management strategies for natural hazards?

  • Mitigation strategies to reduce vulnerability
  • Structural strategies: building sea walls
  • Non-structural strategies: having early warnings
  • Community procedures: preparation and emergency strategies
  • Emergency shelters and education on hazard response
• What is the purpose of mitigation strategies in natural hazard management?

  To reduce vulnerability to hazards
• Why is it important for communities to have emergency strategies?

  To effectively respond to hazards when they occur
• What should communities educate themselves about regarding natural hazards?

  What to do if a hazard occurs