Natural Hazards

• What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

  A natural hazard can cause harm; a disaster has occurred
• What are the two main types of natural hazards?

  Geological hazards and meteorological hazards
• What causes geological hazards?

  Land and tectonic processes
• What causes meteorological hazards?

  Weather and climate
• What factors affect the hazard risk from natural hazards?

  Population, income level, and coping ability
• What are natural factors that affect hazard risk?

  Type, frequency, magnitude, and geography
• What is a primary effect of natural hazards?

  The immediate impact after the event
• What is a secondary effect of natural hazards?

  What happens later as a result
• What are some primary effects of natural hazards?

  Destruction, deaths, injuries, and damaged supplies
• What are some secondary effects of natural hazards?

  Triggering other hazards and spreading diseases
• How can an earthquake trigger a tsunami?

  By causing underwater disturbances
• What are immediate responses to a natural hazard?

  Evacuating, treating injured, and providing aid
• What are long-term responses to a natural hazard?

  Repairing infrastructure and improving monitoring
• How can a country promote tourism after a natural hazard?

  By showcasing natural attractions like volcanoes
• What are the primary and secondary effects of natural hazards?

  Primary effects:

  • Immediate impacts (e.g., destruction, injuries)
  • Damage to infrastructure and supplies

  
  

  Secondary effects:

  • Triggering other hazards (e.g., tsunamis)
  • Spread of diseases due to lack of sanitation
  • Economic weakening and aid challenges
• What are the differences between immediate and long-term responses to natural hazards?

  Immediate responses:

  • Evacuating people
  • Treating the injured
  • Providing temporary supplies

  
  

  Long-term responses:

  • Repairing infrastructure
  • Improving forecasting and monitoring
  • Promoting tourism for economic recovery