Types of Natural Hazard

Question	Answer
Natural Hazards	Potential natural events which pose risk to property, land, or life.
Tectonic Hazards	Hazards which are as a result of the movement of tectonic plates. E.g. Earthquakes.
Atmospheric/Meteorological Hazards	Hazards which are a result of atmospheric conditions. E.g. Hurricanes.
Geo-morphological Hazards	Hazards which occur on the Earth's surface. E.g. Flooding.
Biological Hazards	Hazards which are a result of living things. E.g. Disease and Infestation.
Primary Effects	Primary effects are a direct result of a hazard.
Secondary Effects	Secondary effects are the subsequent effects of a hazard.

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	Created by Antonia Blankenberg over 9 years ago