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• What is the formula for risk in relation to natural hazards?

  The formula for risk is: Risk (R) = Hazard (H) × Vulnerability (V) ÷ Capacity (C)This means risk depends on the severity of the hazard, how vulnerable the population is, and the capacity to cope with the hazard.
• What physical factors affect the risk of a natural hazard becoming a disaster?

  Physical factors include the magnitude, duration, and timing of the hazard.
• What are some human factors that contribute to the risk of a natural hazard becoming a disaster?

  Human factors include political and governance conditions, economic and social conditions, and the effectiveness of emergency response.
• How do political and governance conditions influence the risk of a disaster?

  Political and governance conditions include the existence and enforcement of building codes, quality of infrastructure, disaster preparedness plans, efficiency of emergency services, communication systems, public education on hazard response, and the level of corruption among officials and businesses.
• How do economic and social conditions affect vulnerability to natural hazards?

  Economic and social conditions such as wealth, access to education, quality of housing, healthcare systems, and income opportunities all affect a person's ability to protect themselves and recover from a hazard.
• How do physical and environmental conditions influence risk?

  Physical and environmental factors like population density, speed of urbanization, accessibility of an area, and the presence of secondary hazards can increase vulnerability and risk during natural hazards.