Factors affecting hazard risk

• What is capacity to cope?

  When a place is more vulnerable to natural hazards becuase they have weaker infrastructure, poor government etc
• What are some natural factors which affect natural hazards?

  Rock type- A gently sloping coastline will suffer more damage than a steep coastline
• How can magnitude affect natural hazards?

  A hurricane magnitude 5 will have a greater affect than a hurricane magnitude 3
• How can frequency affect natural hazards?

  If a hazard occurs more often the more people can be prepared but also the more damage they will cause
• How can pop density and distribution affect natural hazard?

  Vulnerability
• What are the three ways of managing natural hazard?

  Predict- using satellites , prepare- having hazard proof houses, prevent- strict building rules
• What else can be used to manage natural hazards?

  Education