A process which may cause death, injury, or disruption to humans and/or destroy property and possessions
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Geographical Hazard
Caused by land and tectonic processes
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Meteorological Hazard
Caused by weather and climate
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Natural Disaster
A Natural Hazard which has actually happened
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Hazard Risk
The probability that a natural hazard will occur
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The 3 Factors affecting Natural Risk
Vulnerability/ Capability to cope/ Nature of Natural Hazard
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Vulnerability
The more people exposed to the hazard the greater the hazard risk
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Capability to cope
Is there economic provision to cope in the event of a Natural Disaster?
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Nature of Natural Hazard
The risk from some hazards is greater than others, so can it be predicted or monitored? What is its likely frequency? and how severe may the effects of the hazard be?
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monoclimax theory
simple progression towards the climatic climax community
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polyclimax theory
shows the more complex patterns of succession which is more realistic as it reflects variability
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