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# Natural Hazards **Specification Content 1: Definition of a natural hazard**: A natural hazard is where forces in the physical environment (e.g., tectonics, weather systems, etc.) create an occurrence that is harmful to man. **Types of Natural Hazards**: * Earthquake * Volcano * Tsunami * Tropi...

# Natural Hazards **Specification Content 1: Definition of a natural hazard**: A natural hazard is where forces in the physical environment (e.g., tectonics, weather systems, etc.) create an occurrence that is harmful to man. **Types of Natural Hazards**: * Earthquake * Volcano * Tsunami * Tropical storm * Drought * Flash flood * Mudslide * Avalanche * Sinkhole * Blizzard * Forest fire * Supervolcano **Factors affecting natural hazard risk**: A natural hazard is an extreme natural event that threatens property and human life. There are many types of hazards such as earthquakes, volcanoes, tsunamis, tropical storms, droughts, wildfires, tornadoes, and floods. Different factors affect the risks that hazards pose: * **Wealth:** A country's wealth affects how well it prepares for and copes with a hazard. * **Population density:** Areas with high population densities (e.g., urban areas) are more likely to be severely impacted. * **Geographical location:** The location of a place (e.g., close to a volcano) influences the risks posed by hazards.