12 Questions
What term describes the effects that take longer time to manifest and involve effects that diffuse among community members?
Tertiary effects
Which term refers to any phenomenon that can potentially cause damage to life, property, or the environment?
Hazard
What is the opposite of vulnerability, representing a community's strengths and resources to achieve goals?
Capacity
Which type of disaster risk is linked to high severity, mid to high frequency events associated with major hazards like COVID-19 pandemic?
Intensive Disaster Risks
In disaster terminology, what category do effects that arise from primary effects fall under?
Secondary effects
Which term describes a condition influenced by physical, social, economic, and environmental factors that increase a community's susceptibility to hazards?
Vulnerability
What is the origin of the word 'disaster'?
From the French word 'désastre', meaning bad star
What does 'acceptable risk' refer to in the context of disasters?
Risk used in determining ways to reduce possible harm to people and infrastructure
What is residual risk in the context of disasters?
Risk that remains after disaster reduction efforts
Which term refers to intensive and extensive disaster risk that can create a potential nationwide impact?
Extensive Disaster Risks
What is the definition of disaster risk according to the text?
The probability of harmful consequences resulting from hazards and vulnerable situations
Why is building code and engineering standards important in the context of disasters?
To reduce possible harm to people, infrastructure, and environmental processes
Learn about the definition of a disaster, its causes, and its impacts on communities. Explore the concept of disaster risk and how it relates to human, material, and economic losses. Discover the origin of the term 'disaster' and its significance in the context of catastrophic events.
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