Disasters and Hazards - Flashcards

A set of Q&A flashcards covering predictions and warnings, hazard types, and socioeconomic, educational, psychological, health, biological, and political aspects of disasters.

What is a prediction?

A prediction is a statement of the probability of hazard occurrence based on several pieces of evidence or observations.

What is a warning?

A warning is a signal showing a high probability of hazard occurrence.

What indicators can be used to predict volcanic eruptions?

Earthquakes and the chemical composition of gases emitted from the vent.

Which areas are more prone to floods due to elevation?

Areas with low elevation.

What drainage characteristics increase flood risk near bodies of water?

Poor drainage systems located near bodies of water.

What land features make landslides more likely during typhoons?

Steep landforms with no vegetation.

Which areas are more prone to earthquakes?

Areas near fault lines.

Which communities are more at risk of loss of lives?

Communities near war zones.

What makes some areas more prone to fire incidents?

Areas with weaker fireproofing.

Disaster in different aspects

Socioeconomic aspects

Biological aspects

Political aspect

Educational aspect

Psychological aspect

What does the socioeconomic aspect include?

The state of social well-being and financial resources of the community.

Access to information is important in reducing

the hazardous effects of disasters.

Educational aspect

Disasters induce stress, despair, and anxiety.

Traumatized people may need psychosocial help

to cope and live normally.

Psychological aspect

Disasters can cause health problems to

individuals. In a larger scale, these diseases can

cause an epidemic or an outbreak especially if

emergency care is not available.

Biological aspect

What is the political aspect of disasters?

Political effects occur through direct and indirect experiences related to disasters.