JSS 2024

Disaster Management

Strategies and processes used to prepare for, respond to, recover from, and mitigate the impacts of disasters.

Cyclone Gabrielle

A significant storm that struck New Zealand on February 11th, 2023, causing extensive damage and displacement.

Tectonic Plates

Massive slabs of rocks that form the Earth's surface and are responsible for earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Aftershock

A smaller tremor that follows the main shock of an earthquake.

Subsidence

The sinking of the ground due to a natural disaster, causing hazards like flooding.

Human Rights

Moral or legal entitlements that protect individuals' freedoms and rights.

Poverty Cycle

A sequence of events where poverty perpetuates itself across generations.

Commemorate

To recall and show respect toward an important person or event.

Holocaust

The systematic, state-sponsored persecution and murder of six million Jews by the Nazi regime.

Social Action

Efforts aimed at effecting change in society to address social issues.

Ideology

A set of beliefs or opinions that shape an individual's or group's perspective.

Tropical Cyclone

An intense circular storm forming over tropical oceans, characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Significance

The quality of being worthy of attention; importance.

Impact

The effects or influence of an event, particularly concerning disasters or crises.

Richter Scale

A logarithmic scale used to measure the magnitude or strength of an earthquake.

Valleys of the Holocaust

Refers to the deep emotional and historical impacts of the Holocaust on survivors and society.

Political Consequences

Effects resulting from political actions, decisions, or events that impact governance.

Economic Consequences

Outcomes that affect the financial aspects of countries or communities.

Biased Attitudes

Preconceived opinions or judgments that are not based on reason or actual experience.

Genocide

The deliberate and systematic extermination of a particular group of people.

Activism

Vigorous campaigning aimed at bringing about social or political change.