GEOG 1350 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake, San Andreas Fault, Aseismic Creep
21 Oct 2017
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Every area of north american is at risk of hazards. Internal forces within the earth internal energy of the earth. E(cid:454)te(cid:396)(cid:374)al fo(cid:396)(cid:272)es o(cid:374) the ea(cid:396)th"s su(cid:396)fa(cid:272)e driven by the suns energy. Natural hazard poses a threat to people and property. Risk probability of an event occurring x the impact on people and property. Disaster brief event that causes great damage or loss of life. Hydrologic cycle movement of water among land atmosphere and oceans. Consequences= damage to people, property, the environment, the economy. Acceptable risk is the amount of risk that an individual or society is willing to take. The frequency of an event plays a role in determining the acceptable risk. Direct effects: deaths, injuries, displacement of people, damage to property. If the media reports it is considered a direct effect. Indirect effects: crop failure, starvation, emotional distress, loss of employment. Reactive approaches to hazards: these involve recovery, search and rescue, providing emergency food, water, shelter, and rebuilding.
