lesson 2: hazard

Cards (7)

  • HAZARD - something that has the potential to cause harm
  • RISK - the probability that a hazard will cause harm
  • H.E.V:
    • HAZARD
    • EPOSURE
    • VULNERABILITY
  • MAGNITUDE AND INTENSITY - magnitude is a measure of its strength, intensity is a measure on the impacts
  • SPEED OF ONSET - most important aspects of hazard
  • DURATION - how long the hazard affects the area
  • FREQUENCY - how often an event occurs