Natural hazard definitions

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  • Created by: Mr Bate
  • Created on: 02-04-17 19:34
Primary effect
The events that happen as the hazard is occurring.
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Secondary effect
The events which happen after the hazard has occurred.
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Intensity
How powerful a hazard is especially a tropical storm.
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Frequency
How often an event happens or occurs.
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Magnitude
The strength of an earthquake.
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Immediate response
The actions that governments, organisations and people take as soon as the hazard has occurred.
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Long term response
The actions that governments, organisations and people take in the months and years following a hazard event
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The events which happen after the hazard has occurred.

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Secondary effect

Card 3

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How powerful a hazard is especially a tropical storm.

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Card 4

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How often an event happens or occurs.

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Card 5

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The strength of an earthquake.

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