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Types of Natural Hazard
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- 1Natural HazardsPotential natural events which pose risk to property, land, or life.
- 2Tectonic HazardsHazards which are as a result of the movement of tectonic plates.
E.g. Earthquakes. - 3Atmospheric/Meteorological HazardsHazards which are a result of atmospheric conditions.
E.g. Hurricanes. - 4Geo-morphological HazardsHazards which occur on the Earth's surface.
E.g. Flooding. - 5Biological HazardsHazards which are a result of living things.
E.g. Disease and Infestation. - 6Primary EffectsPrimary effects are a direct result of a hazard.
- 7Secondary EffectsSecondary effects are the subsequent effects of a hazard.
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- Time to swat up on all the important hazard related terms in this set of geography flashcards. A simple engaging way to memorize all the key terms.
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- Antonia Blankenberg
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