Emergency Procedures and Natural Disasters Lecture Notes

A set of vocabulary flashcards derived from lecture notes on emergency procedures and natural disasters, designed to aid students in studying key concepts.

Emergency Procedures

Protocols to follow in the event of a serious situation requiring immediate action.

UBC Safe App

An application for accessing safety tools, alerts, and resources on campus.

Lifesaving Emergency Devices

Devices such as AEDs and naloxone kits that are essential for providing emergency medical assistance.

Mass Notification System

UBC Alert system used for urgently informing the community about safety and security risks.

Natural Disasters

Catastrophic events caused by natural processes of the Earth, such as earthquakes, storms, and volcanoes.

Disaster Definition

A substantial event causing physical damage, injury or loss of life, and drastic environmental changes.

Compressibility

The ability of a substance to decrease in volume under pressure.

Viscosity

A measure of a fluid's resistance to flow; can vary with temperature and composition.

Density

Mass per unit volume of a substance, expressed in units such as kg/m³.

Stratification

The layering of materials based on density differences; important in understanding earth systems.

Earthquake

A sudden and violent shaking of the ground, caused by tectonic movements.

Volcano

An opening in the Earth's crust through which molten lava, ash, and gases are expelled.

Landslide

The movement of rock, earth, or debris down a slope, often triggered by factors like rainfall or earthquakes.

Storm Surge

A rise in seawater level during a storm, often leading to flooding.

Mass Extinction

A significant loss of biodiversity, typically reflected in the fossil record, caused by catastrophic events.

MITIGATION

Efforts to reduce the severity or impact of natural disasters through planning and infrastructure.

Monitoring

The ongoing collection of data on natural disasters to improve forecasting and preparedness.