Global hazards 3.5 / 5 based on 2 ratings ? GeographyNatural hazardsASEdexcel Created by: HannahCreated on: 17-04-13 14:53 Hydro-meterological and Geophysical hazards Atmospheric, hydrological or oceanic processes such as cyclones, floods, earthquakes 1 of 5 Natural disaster When a natural hazard cause severe loss of life, injury and economic damage 2 of 5 Capacity to cope How readily available recovery systems, emergency response etc are at a time of disaster 3 of 5 Vulnerability A rating on how vulnerable an area is, measured by development, poverty, population, types of infastructure etc 4 of 5 Disaster equation R (risk of disaster)=H (probabilty of a hazzard) X V (vulnerability)/ C (capacity to cope) 5 of 5
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