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Year 10/11
The Challenge of Natural Hazards
Term | Definition |
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Natural Event | Something that happens but does not have an impact upon humans and/or their activities |
Natural Hazard | An event (such as an earthquake, volcanic eruption, tropical storm or flood) that threatens people or has the potential to cause damage, destruction and death. |
Tectonic Hazard | A natural hazard caused by the movement of tectonic plates (including volcanoes or earthquakes) |