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Abstract

This chapter explains the basic physical sciences of key natural hazards. It states how the different hazards are defined and categorised, where and when the hazards occur and what secondary hazards are associated with the primary hazard. The chapter provides a brief overview of what is known and unknown and discusses some of the current uncertainties related to modelling the frequency and severity of events. It further introduces some of the physical and social vulnerabilities associated with these perils and potential mitigation techniques. Hazards covered include geophysical hazards (earthquake, volcano, and landslides), hydro-meteorological hazards (tropical cyclones, tornadoes, tsunami, and flood), and extraterrestrial hazards (impactors and space weather).

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Metadata
Title
Natural Hazards
Author
Joanna Faure Walker
Copyright Year
2017
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-59297-8_7