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4. Introduction to Disaster Risks

The text discusses the increasing prevalence of natural disasters and emphasizes the importance of understanding hazards, exposure, and vulnerability in disaster risk management. It highlights that exposure depends on the existence of people and infrastructure in hazard-prone areas, and it underlines that not only the number of people exposed matters but also their characteristics and the nature of the buildings they occupy.

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Sections

  • 1

    Introduction To Disaster Risks

    The section discusses disaster risks, emphasizing the importance of exposure to hazards and the increasing frequency of various disasters over time.

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  • 1.1

    Overview Of Increasing Natural Disasters

    The section discusses the increasing frequency of natural disasters and the importance of understanding hazard exposure and its impact on human life and property.

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  • 1.2

    Understanding Human Impact And Hazard Potential

    The section discusses the increase in natural hazards and their potential impact on human life and infrastructure due to exposure.

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  • 2

    Disaster Risk Management

    This section explores the concepts of hazards, exposure, and the relationship between them in the context of disaster risk management.

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  • 2.1

    The Importance Of Human Exposure

    Human exposure significantly influences the risk associated with natural hazards.

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  • 2.2

    Factors Influencing Exposure

    The section discusses the concept of exposure in disaster risk management, specifically how the presence of people and infrastructure in hazard-prone areas influences the potential impact of disasters.

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  • 2.3

    Indicators Of Exposure

    The section discusses the various indicators of exposure to hazards, emphasizing the importance of location, population density, building types, and the activities of individuals in hazard-prone areas.

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  • 2.4

    Characteristics Of Affected Population

    This section discusses the rising trends in various natural disasters and the impact of human presence in hazard-prone areas, emphasizing the concept of exposure in disaster risk management.

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  • 3

    Evaluating Risk In Disaster Scenarios

    This section discusses the evaluation of risk in disaster scenarios, emphasizing the importance of human exposure and the characteristics of populations living in hazardous areas.

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  • 3.1

    Calculating Disaster Magnitude

    This section explores how disaster magnitude is assessed, focusing on hazards, exposure, and the context of affected populations.

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  • 3.2

    Vulnerability Factors

    This section discusses various vulnerability factors related to disaster risk management, emphasizing the significance of human and infrastructural exposure to hazards.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

  • Hazards can potentially cau...
  • Exposure is defined by the ...
  • The characteristics of the ...

Final Test

Revision Tests