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Exposure vs. Vulnerability in Disasters by Peter Alfonso Paguia is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses key concepts related to exposure, vulnerability, and capacity in the context of disasters. It defines exposure as people and properties affected by hazards, which can be measured by numbers or types of assets. Vulnerability refers to the likelihood of people and environments being damaged by natural hazards and is determined by physical, social, economic and environmental factors. Capacity is the ability to resist hazards and is increased by strengths, resources, and coping strategie
- Author
- Peter Alfonso Paguia
- Language
- EN