Tectonic processes and hazards EQ2 key words 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyTectonic processes and hazardsA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: James_Harrison16Created on: 19-02-20 11:07 Disaster When a hazard has a significant impact on people 1 of 8 Threshold The magnitude (size/extent) of a hazard 2 of 8 Risk The probability of a hazard occurring and leading to a loss of lives and livelihoods 3 of 8 Vulnerability The risk of exposure to hazards combined with an inability to cope with them 4 of 8 Resilience The degree to which a society or environment can absorb a hazardous event and its ability to cope with stress and recover 5 of 8 Hazard profile A way of summarising the physical processes that all hazards share to help decision makers determine areas most at risk. 6 of 8 Human development index (HDI) A measure that ranks countries according to economic criteria (GDP) and social criteria (life expectancy and literacy) 7 of 8 Governance The processes by which an area, or a country is run. 8 of 8
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