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Summary AQA A-level Geography - Hazards.
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Hazards, Hazards : Chapter 5
• The concept of a natural hazard involves perceived events that threaten
life and property.
• Natural hazards often result in disasters, causing loss of life, damage
to the built environment, and disruption to human activities.
• Types of natural hazards include volcanic activity, earthquakes, and
tropical storms (hurricanes/typhoons/cyclones).
• These hazards can lead to death, injury, property and communication
system damage, and economic disruptions.
• Human populations are at risk due to factors like building in hazardous
areas and failing to recognize potential hazards.
• Common characteristics of natural hazards include clear origins,
distinctive effects (e.g., building collapses from earthquakes), and short
warning times.
• Exposure to the risk is often involuntary, especially in less developed
countries, but in developed areas, people may choose to minimize or
ignore the risks.
• Most losses to life and property damage occur shortly after the event,
with long-term effects such as disease, disruption to communications,
and economic activities
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