DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION REVIEWER

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man-made hazard

Oil spill is caused by shrinking of Motor Tanker (MT) is an example of ___.

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Republic Act 10121 also known as “Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction Management Act of 2010”

It is the law that we need to follow if your are is vulnerable on disaster.

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physical vulnerability

It is a type vulnerability that have a capability to destroy property and even the life of people

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phreatomagmatic eruption

It is a type of explosive eruption that results from magma erupting through water.

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health hazard

It is defined as the risks produced upon exposed elements (living or non-living), may it be long-term exposures or short contact in minute quantities.

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ash fall

It is a rain of airborne ash resulting from a volcanic eruption

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volcanic gasses

It is the sulphur compounds, chlorine and fluorine react with water to form poisonous acids damaging to the eyes, skin and respiratory systems of animals even in very small concentrations

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lahar

It is an Indonesian term that describes a hot or cold mixture of water and rock fragments flowing down slopes of volcano and river alleys.

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tsunami

A strong earthquake is a sign that there could be a ___.

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pacific ring of fire

It is also called as the Circum – pacific belt, the zone of earthquakes surrounding the Pacific Ocean where about 99% of the world.

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disaster

It is inherently and happening that comes quickly without warning.

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minor and major damage

The effects of disaster are varying into two which are the ____.