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Disaster risk has three important elements: exposure, hazard, and ______.
Disaster risk has three important elements: exposure, hazard, and ______.
vulnerability
A ______ is a potentially dangerous occurrence that may result in loss of life or injury.
A ______ is a potentially dangerous occurrence that may result in loss of life or injury.
hazard
Reduction of the level of vulnerability and exposure can be achieved by keeping people and property as distant as possible from ______.
Reduction of the level of vulnerability and exposure can be achieved by keeping people and property as distant as possible from ______.
hazards
Those directly experiencing a disaster have the highest risk of developing future mental ______.
Those directly experiencing a disaster have the highest risk of developing future mental ______.
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The severity of exposure to disaster impacts families, with the female ______ often suffering more adverse effects.
The severity of exposure to disaster impacts families, with the female ______ often suffering more adverse effects.
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Risk factors are processes or conditions that influence the level of disaster ______ by impacting exposure and vulnerability.
Risk factors are processes or conditions that influence the level of disaster ______ by impacting exposure and vulnerability.
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The elements at risk from a natural or man-made hazard event are referred to as ______.
The elements at risk from a natural or man-made hazard event are referred to as ______.
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A decrease in risk and ______ can be achieved by understanding the underlying factors that lead to disasters.
A decrease in risk and ______ can be achieved by understanding the underlying factors that lead to disasters.
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Impoverished people are more likely to live in ______ areas and are less able to invest in risk-reducing measures.
Impoverished people are more likely to live in ______ areas and are less able to invest in risk-reducing measures.
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Poverty is both a cause and consequence of ______ risk, particularly extensive risk.
Poverty is both a cause and consequence of ______ risk, particularly extensive risk.
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The impact of disasters can lead to total loss of ______, displacement, and poor health.
The impact of disasters can lead to total loss of ______, displacement, and poor health.
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A new wave of ______ is unfolding in hazard-exposed countries, presenting opportunities for resilient investment.
A new wave of ______ is unfolding in hazard-exposed countries, presenting opportunities for resilient investment.
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Weak governance zones are environments where public sector actors are unable or unwilling to fulfill their ______.
Weak governance zones are environments where public sector actors are unable or unwilling to fulfill their ______.
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After a disaster, recovery is hampered if survivors have low ______ and feel uncared for by others.
After a disaster, recovery is hampered if survivors have low ______ and feel uncared for by others.
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The growing rate of urbanization can lead to the creation of ______, especially when urbanization is rapid and poorly planned.
The growing rate of urbanization can lead to the creation of ______, especially when urbanization is rapid and poorly planned.
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Certain factors related to a survivor's ______ can significantly affect their recovery after a disaster.
Certain factors related to a survivor's ______ can significantly affect their recovery after a disaster.
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Adults in the age range of 40-60 are more stressed after ______ but children exhibit more stress after disasters than adults do.
Adults in the age range of 40-60 are more stressed after ______ but children exhibit more stress after disasters than adults do.
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Severe mental problems resulting from disasters are more prevalent in developing countries like the ______.
Severe mental problems resulting from disasters are more prevalent in developing countries like the ______.
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Climate change can increase disaster risk by altering the frequency and intensity of ______ events.
Climate change can increase disaster risk by altering the frequency and intensity of ______ events.
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Deforestation of slopes often leads to an increase in landslide ______.
Deforestation of slopes often leads to an increase in landslide ______.
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Over consumption of natural resources results in environmental ______, reducing the effectiveness of essential ecosystem services.
Over consumption of natural resources results in environmental ______, reducing the effectiveness of essential ecosystem services.
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Globalized economic development results in an increased polarization between the rich and ______ on a global scale.
Globalized economic development results in an increased polarization between the rich and ______ on a global scale.
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Risk-sensitive development strategies such as investing in protective ______ can help reduce disaster risks.
Risk-sensitive development strategies such as investing in protective ______ can help reduce disaster risks.
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Natural disasters tend to have more adverse effects in developing countries than do man-caused disasters in ______ countries.
Natural disasters tend to have more adverse effects in developing countries than do man-caused disasters in ______ countries.
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Flashcards
Disaster Risk Factors
Disaster Risk Factors
Conditions increasing the chances of a disaster occurring.
Exposure
Exposure
Elements at risk from a natural or man-made hazard event.
Hazard
Hazard
A dangerous occurrence or activity that can cause harm.
Vulnerability
Vulnerability
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Severity of Exposure
Severity of Exposure
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Gender and Family Impact
Gender and Family Impact
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Reducing Vulnerability
Reducing Vulnerability
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Mitigation Measures
Mitigation Measures
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Marital Stress
Marital Stress
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Age and Stress
Age and Stress
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Children's Stress
Children's Stress
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Economic Status Impact
Economic Status Impact
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Climate Change
Climate Change
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Environmental Degradation
Environmental Degradation
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Globalized Economic Development
Globalized Economic Development
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Disaster Risk Management
Disaster Risk Management
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Poverty and Disaster Risk
Poverty and Disaster Risk
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Consequences of Disasters
Consequences of Disasters
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Urbanization Risk
Urbanization Risk
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Weak Governance
Weak Governance
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Vulnerable Populations
Vulnerable Populations
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Displacement due to Disasters
Displacement due to Disasters
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Stressors Post-Disaster
Stressors Post-Disaster
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Shock Factors in Recovery
Shock Factors in Recovery
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Study Notes
Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction
- Disaster readiness and risk reduction (DRRR) aims to identify, describe, and utilize gained knowledge to avoid harm and ensure safety in real-life disaster situations.
- Understanding risk factors is crucial for mitigating disaster effects.
- Mitigation measures should be practiced as early as possible.
Risk Factors Underlying Disasters
- Objectives:
- Identify risk factors behind disasters.
- Describe each risk factor.
- Apply knowledge to avoid harm and ensure safety.
- Appreciate the importance of understanding risk factors to mitigate disaster effects and practice mitigation measures.
- Risk Factors:
- Exposure: Elements at risk from natural or man-made hazards.
- Hazard: Potentially dangerous occurrences (physical, phenomenon, or human activity) causing loss of life, injury, property damage, social/economic disruption, or environmental degradation.
- Vulnerability: Condition determined by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors, increasing community susceptibility to hazard impact.
Factors Influencing Disaster Risk
- Severity of Exposure: High risk of future mental problems for those experiencing disaster firsthand; rescue workers and healthcare practitioners also at risk; lowest risk for those aware through news.
- Gender and Family: Women suffer more adverse effects; worse with children present; marital relationships strained.
- Age: Adults (40-60) are more stressed; children more so in general.
- Economic Status: Severe mental problems after disasters more prevalent in developing countries (e.g., Philippines) compared to developed countries; natural disasters impact developing countries more.
Factors Which Underlie Disasters
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1. Climate Change: Increased disaster risk through altered hazard event frequency/intensity, impacting vulnerability and exposure patterns. The alteration of the world's climate by humans is causing changes exemplified by burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and increasing greenhouse gases.
- Official definition from the UNFCCC describes it as change attributed to human activity altering the global atmosphere.
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2. Environmental Degradation: Environmental changes affect hazard frequency/intensity and exposure/vulnerability to those hazards. Deforestation and mangrove removal increase landslide/storm surge damage. Overconsumption of natural resources worsens this issue.
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3. Globalized Economic Development: Leads to wealth polarization; increasing exposure of assets in hazard-prone areas. Risk can be reduced via risk-sensitive strategies such as investing in infrastructure and upgrading informal settlements.
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4. Poverty and Inequality: Impoverished people are more likely to live in hazard-exposed regions; unable to invest in risk-reducing measures. Poverty both causes and results from disaster risk.
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5. Poorly Planned and Managed Urban Development
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A new wave of urbanization leads to new opportunities for resilient investments, including people and poverty increasingly concentrated in cities. Density (in cities) can create risk if done without planning.
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Rapid urbanization (lack of planning) and widespread poverty worsen this risk.
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6. Weak Governance: Weak governance is detrimental; public sector unable or unwilling to assume roles in protecting rights, providing basic services, and managing disaster risk governance effectively.
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This quiz explores the concepts of disaster readiness and risk reduction, focusing on risk factors that contribute to disasters. Participants will learn how to identify, describe, and apply knowledge of these factors to enhance safety and mitigate disaster effects. Understanding the interplay between exposure, hazard, and vulnerability is key for effective disaster management.
