Natural Hazards and Disasters review

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What is a pyroclastic flow?

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A mixture of rock fragments ejected from a volcano.

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What is mitigation in the context of natural hazards?

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Activities that entail identifying risks and hazards to substantially reduce or eliminate the impact of an incident, usually through structural measures.

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What does it mean to mitigate something?

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To make something less severe, harmful, or painful.

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What is the difference between a natural hazard and a natural disaster?

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A hazard is what could happen, a disaster is after it has an impact on humans.

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What type of home design is most likely safe during an earthquake?

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A home built on a rubber base and low to the ground.

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What is a natural hazard?

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A natural event that has the potential to cause harm to people, property, or the environment.

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What is a natural disaster?

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A natural event that causes significant damage or disruption, impacting human life and property.

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What is preparedness in relation to natural hazards?

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The process of planning and preparing for potential natural hazards to minimize their impact.

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What is recovery in the context of natural disasters?

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The process of restoring and rebuilding after a disaster has occurred.

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What is response in the context of natural disasters?

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Immediate actions taken to address the effects of a disaster and assist those affected.