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What is a natural hazard? |
Natural hazards are extreme natural events that can cause loss of life, extreme damage to property and disrupt human activities. |
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What are the 4 main types of tectonic hazards? |
Tectonic hazards: earthquakes, tsunami, volcanoes, mountain avalanches. |
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What are the 4 main types of climatic hazards? |
Climatic hazards: flooding, tornadoes, tropical storms (hurricanes), droughts. |
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What is a hazard risk? |
A risk of a problem that could occur |
