Hazards and Disasters-Risk Assessment and Response

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Duration

The length of time that a hazard lasts.

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Magnitude

The strength of a hazard, measured on a scale.

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Predictability

The ease of predicting a hazard.

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Regularity

The frequency and quick succession of hazards.

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Frequency

The return interval of hazards of certain sizes.

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Speed of onset

The speed at which the peak of the hazard arrives.

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Spatial concentration

The location or centering of hazards.

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Areal extent

The coverage of a hazard over a large area.

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Number of hazards

The impact of multiple hazards hitting a location.

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Depth

The depth of an earthquake, affecting its damage potential.

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Time of Day

The time of day when an earthquake occurs.

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Epicentre Location

The location of the epicenter of an earthquake.

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Geology

The type of geological formation where an earthquake occurs.

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Economic Development

The level of development affecting earthquake impacts.

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Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale

A scale used to measure hurricanes based on wind speed and storm surge.

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Landfall Location

The location where a hurricane makes landfall.

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Development of the country

The level of development affecting hurricane impacts.

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Warning and preparedness

The level of warning and preparedness affecting hurricane impacts.

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Existing conditions

The conditions of the ground before a hurricane.

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Meteorological drought

Drought caused by multiple meteorological factors.

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Prediction of drought

The ability to forecast precipitation and temperature.

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Climate variability

The variability of climate affecting drought prediction.

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Risk perception

Factors influencing how individuals perceive risk.

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Voluntary risk

The voluntary nature of the risk affecting perception.

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Time scale

The immediate impacts of a hazard versus long-term impacts.

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Psychological perception

Intense fear response influencing risk perception.

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Understanding/Knowledge

Limited understanding affecting risk perception.

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Media influence

Media coverage affecting risk perception.

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Criteria for disaster entry

Criteria for a disaster to be entered into the UN's ISDR database.

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Preparation

Educating and preparing populations for disasters.

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Prediction

Forecasting when and where a hazard will occur.

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Prevention

Methods to prevent or reduce the impacts of hazards.

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Reducing Vulnerability

Measures to reduce vulnerability to hazards.

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Aid

Assistance provided before or after a hazard strikes.

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Insurance

Protecting against the risk of a hazard through insurance.

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Hazard Mapping

Creating maps to calculate vulnerability to hazards.

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Short-term response

Immediate response after a disaster.

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Mid-term response

Response in the weeks and months following a disaster.

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Long-term response

Response that continues for months and years after a disaster.

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