An introduction to natural hazards
I can understand that natural hazards can have impacts on people and property.
An introduction to natural hazards
I can understand that natural hazards can have impacts on people and property.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A natural hazard is a natural event that has the potential to cause damage, loss of life or economic disruption.
- There are several types of natural hazard, including landslides, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
- Natural hazards pose major risks to people and property.
Keywords
Natural hazard - a natural event that has the potential to cause damage, loss of life or economic disruption
Natural disaster - when a natural hazard actually causes significant damage, harm or loss of life
Hazard risk - the likelihood that people or property will be harmed by a natural hazard
Common misconception
A natural hazard is the same thing as a natural disaster.
A natural hazard is a potentially harmful event, a natural disaster is when a natural hazard event significantly affects humans.
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Starter quiz
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