Hydrometeorological Hazards and Disaster Risk Reduction

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Hydrometeorological Hazards

Processes or phenomena of atmospheric, hydrological or oceanographic nature that may cause loss of life, injury, property damage, and environmental damage.

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Tropical Cyclone

An intense circular storm originating over warm tropical oceans, characterized by low pressure, high winds, and heavy rain.

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PAGASA

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, responsible for weather forecasting in the Philippines.

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Weather Forecast

A scientific estimate of future weather conditions based on various atmospheric variables.

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Thunderstorm

A powerful, short-lived weather disturbance associated with lightning, heavy rain, and strong winds.

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Cumulus Clouds

Clouds that form when the sun heats the Earth's surface, creating warm air that rises.

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Dissipating Stage

The phase of a thunderstorm when downdrafts begin to dominate, causing the storm to weaken.

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Flood

A high-water stage where water overflows its banks onto normally dry land.

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Flash Floods

Rapid floods caused by heavy rain over a short period, often in less than 6 hours.

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El Niño

A climatic phenomenon characterized by unusually warm ocean waters in the Pacific, affecting global weather patterns.

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La Niña

A climatic condition representing below-average sea surface temperatures in the central Pacific, opposite to El Niño.

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Bolide Impact

The impact of an extraterrestrial object like an asteroid or comet that poses a threat to the planet.

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Chicxulub Crater

A crater in the Yucatan Peninsula, evidence of the impact linked to the K-Pg mass extinction event.

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Impact Crater

A depression excavated on the Earth's surface by the impact of a celestial object.

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Coastal Erosion

The natural process that shapes shorelines by the wearing away of coastal land by wave action.

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Human-induced Coastal Erosion

Coastal erosion caused or worsened by human activities such as construction and removal of vegetation.

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Fire Hazards

Potential dangers related to uncontrolled fires caused by human errors or failures.

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Survival Kit

A set of basic supplies prepared for emergencies to ensure survival.

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Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR)

The concept and practice of reducing disaster risks through the management of their causes.

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Preparedness

The knowledge and capacities developed to effectively anticipate and respond to hazard events.

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Response

Emergency services and public assistance provided during or immediately after a disaster.

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Recovery

The restoration and improvement of the living conditions of communities affected by disasters.

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