The collective terms for prediction, protection and preparation.
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Using historical evidence and monitoring in an attempt to forecast an event – about where and when it may happen.
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Designing and constructing buildings so that they will withstand tectonic hazards. i.e. are safe to live in and will not collapse.
(Also known as Mitigation)
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Actions taken to reduce or eliminate the long-term risks to human life and property from natural hazards.
E.g. building earthquake proof buildings, large scale flood defences, international agreements on carbon reduction.
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Actions taken to adjust to natural events such as climate change, to reduce the potential damage, limit the impacts, take advantage of opportunities or cope with the consequences.
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Organising activities and drills so that people know what to do in the event of an earthquake.
