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3. Speed of Onset in Hazard Management

The chapter discusses the characteristics and processes involved in various hazards, emphasizing the significance of factors like speed of onset and spatial distribution in disaster risk management. It also highlights the patterns and impacts of different types of disasters, particularly hydro-meteorological events, and notes the historical data on human loss and disaster occurrences from 1980 to 2005. The predominance of floods and the geographical distribution of disasters, especially in Asia, provide crucial insights into the ongoing challenges faced by communities.

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Sections

  • 1

    Speed Of Onset In Hazard Management

    The speed of onset of hazards determines the ability to prepare and respond effectively during disasters.

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  • 1.1

    Types Of Floods And Earthquakes

    This section focuses on the different types of floods and earthquakes, their onset speeds, and the significance of spatial and temporal factors in disaster management.

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  • 1.2

    Hazard Characteristics

    This section discusses the key characteristics of hazards, emphasizing the speed of onset and spatial dispersion, along with specific examples including earthquakes and floods.

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  • 2

    Earthquake As A Hazard

    This section outlines the nature of earthquakes as a sudden hazard, their causes at tectonic plate boundaries, and their impact compared to other natural disasters.

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  • 2.1

    Tectonic Plate Boundaries

    This section explores the concept of tectonic plate boundaries, focusing on the processes that cause earthquakes and the factors contributing to disaster risk management.

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  • 2.2

    Processes Triggering Earthquakes

    This section discusses the rapid onset of earthquakes and the tectonic processes that trigger them, emphasizing their unpredictability in comparison to other natural disasters.

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  • 3

    Historical Perspective On Hazards

    This section discusses the characteristics of various natural hazards, emphasizing factors such as speed of onset and spatial dispersion.

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  • 3.1

    Immutability Of Hazards

    This section discusses the characteristics of hazards in disaster risk management, including their speed of onset, spatial dispersion, and temporal spacing.

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  • 4

    Disaster Statistics (1980-2005)

    This section analyzes disaster statistics from 1980 to 2005, emphasizing the prevalence and impact of hydro-meteorological events.

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  • 4.1

    Disaster Types

    This section outlines different types of disasters and emphasizes the significance of speed of onset and spatial distribution in disaster risk management.

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  • 4.2

    Human Impact

    This section explores the speed of onset of various disasters and the human impact resulting from them, emphasizing the significance of hydro-meteorological events.

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  • 4.3

    Regional Distribution

    This section discusses the characteristics of hazards, including their speed of onset, spatial and temporal distribution, and the impact of various disasters, particularly focusing on hydro-meteorological events.

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  • 4.4

    Growth Of Disasters

    This section discusses the classification of disasters based on their speed of onset and spatial and temporal dispersion, emphasizing the prevalence of hydro-meteorological disasters from 1980 to 2005.

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References

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Class Notes

Memorization

What we have learnt

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Final Test

Revision Tests