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• Areas exposed to hazards:

  • When traveling for the first time, it is natural to be wary of one's surroundings
  • Awareness of surroundings is important for safety and preparedness
• Identifying different areas exposed to natural hazards:

  • Prediction is a statement of probability of hazards based on evidences or observations
  • Volcanic eruptions are usually preceded by earthquakes and changes in gas composition
  • Warning is a signal of high probability of hazard occurrence
• Climate and Weather Related Hazards:

  • Low elevation areas are prone to typhoons and floods
  • Areas with poor drainage near water bodies can be prone to floods
  • Steep landforms with poor vegetation are prone to landslides during typhoons
• Geophysical Related Hazards:

  • Earthquakes are more prominent near fault lines
  • Deep-focused areas are prone to earthquakes due to trenches and nearby active faults
• Man-made Related Hazards:

  • Fire hazards can be caused by faulty wiring, children playing with matches, unattended candles, burning garbage, leaking LPG tanks, and using firewood for cooking
  • War is considered the worst man-made disaster, as seen in the war in Marawi in May 2017
• Different impacts of disaster from different perspectives:

  • Physical and Environmental Aspect:
  • Disasters cause drastic changes in the environment, such as road damage and landslides causing soil erosion
• Socio-economic Aspect:

  • Impacts include social well-being and financial resources of the community
  • Government agencies are responsible for reducing socio-economic impacts through proper mitigation procedures
• Educational Aspect:

  • Observation and data analysis are essential for identifying risks and educating people on disaster risk reduction
• Psychological Aspect:

  • Disasters can cause stress, depression, and anxiety
  • Health problems can arise, leading to epidemics or outbreaks if emergency care is lacking
• Biological Aspect:

  • Disasters can cause health problems for humans, animals, and plants, leading to ecosystem imbalances and limited access to food resources
• Political Aspect:

  • Disasters can affect public opinion about the government based on how they handle the effects of the disaster