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Disaster Risk is expressed as a function of ______, exposure, and vulnerability
Disaster Risk is expressed as a function of ______, exposure, and vulnerability
hazard
According to the formula, if there is no ______, then the risk is null
According to the formula, if there is no ______, then the risk is null
hazard
It estimates the impact that a hazard would have on people, services, facilities, and ______
It estimates the impact that a hazard would have on people, services, facilities, and ______
structures
The magnitude of the disaster depends on the severity of the natural event and the quantity of ______ of the element at risk
The magnitude of the disaster depends on the severity of the natural event and the quantity of ______ of the element at risk
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Resistance against natural hazards is called ______
Resistance against natural hazards is called ______
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Disaster Risk = Hazard x Exposure x ______
Disaster Risk = Hazard x Exposure x ______
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Disaster Risk Formula
- Disaster Risk is expressed as a function of Hazard, Exposure, and Vulnerability
- If there is no Hazard, then the risk is null
Components of Disaster Risk
- Exposure refers to the people, services, facilities, and environment
- Vulnerability estimates the impact that a hazard would have on people, services, facilities, and environment
Factors Affecting Disaster Magnitude
- The magnitude of the disaster depends on the severity of the natural event and the quantity of elements at risk
Disaster Risk Calculation
- Disaster Risk is calculated by multiplying Hazard, Exposure, and Vulnerability (Disaster Risk = Hazard x Exposure x Vulnerability)
Resistance to Natural Hazards
- Resistance against natural hazards is called Resilience
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