Hazards

Hazard

An event causing potential damage or loss.

Natural Hazards

Hazards resulting from natural phenomena.

Human-Induced Hazards

Hazards caused by human activities.

Geological Hazards

Hazards from Earth's crust, like earthquakes.

Hydrometeorological Hazards

Atmospheric or oceanographic hazards affecting life.

Biological Hazards

Threats from viruses, bacteria, or toxic chemicals.

Technological Hazards

Industrial accidents causing harm or damage.

Socio-natural Hazards

Natural hazards interacting with environmental exploitation.

Pacific Ring of Fire

Region prone to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

Hazard Analysis

Identification and study of potential hazards.

Community Hazards History

Review of past hazards in a community.

Hazard Mapping

Identifying vulnerable areas on a map.

Factor Analysis

Evaluating frequency, duration, and intensity of hazards.

Frequency

How often a hazard occurs.

Duration

Length of time a hazard lasts.

Speed of Onset

Rate of occurrence after detection.

Intensity

Strength or magnitude of a hazard.

Probability

Likelihood of a hazard occurring.

Forewarning

Advance notice before a hazard occurs.

Manageability

Ease of managing hazard effects.

Mitigation

Reducing the severity of hazard impacts.

Tropical Cyclones

Severe storms originating over warm ocean waters.