3.1. Calculating Disaster Magnitude

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define what a hazard is in your own words.

   Hint

   Think of examples like storms or earthquakes.

2. 2.

   What does 'exposure' mean in the context of disaster management?

   Hint

   Consider where people live and work.

3. 3.

   What factors contribute to the magnitude of a disaster?

   • Exposure
   • Hazards
   • Vulnerability
   • All of the above

   Hint

   Think about what influences the impact of disasters.

4. 4.

   True or False: All disasters are equally risky regardless of population density.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how many people are living in a hazard-prone area.

5. 5.

   Consider two cities: City A with a large elderly population in wooden houses and City B with young professionals in skyscrapers. Analyze the potential disaster risk in both cities due to a coming hurricane.

   Hint

   Examine both the physical and social layers of risk.

6. 6.

   You are tasked with designing a disaster risk management plan for a rural community with limited resources. Discuss how you would approach assessing the existing hazards and exposure.

   Hint

   Think about which resources are critical for disaster preparedness.