Geography natural hazards

• What is a natural hazard?

  A naturally occurring event that has the potential to cause loss of life, injury, property damage, and socio-economic disruption
• What are the main categories of natural hazards?

  Geological, hydrometeorological, biological, and extraterrestrial
• What is the primary cause of tsunamis?

  Undersea earthquakes
• What natural hazard is primarily caused by the movement of tectonic plates?

  Earthquakes
• What is an example of a direct impact of a natural hazard?

  Destruction of buildings
• What is an example of an indirect impact of a natural hazard?

  Long-term unemployment
• What is a preparedness strategy for managing natural hazards?

  Early warning systems
• What is a structural measure for mitigating natural hazards?

  Building codes
• What is a non-structural measure for mitigating natural hazards?

  Disaster insurance
• What is a key principle of post-disaster recovery?

  Building back better