About this document
Understanding Hazards and Vulnerabilities by Rosendo Palaran is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document defines key concepts related to hazards, risks, and disasters, emphasizing that a hazard is a potential danger while risk is the likelihood of that danger causing harm. It outlines various types of vulnerabilities, including physical, economic, social, and environmental, which can affect individuals and communities. A hazard becomes a disaster only when it leads to actual destruction, highlighting the importance of preparedness and understanding vulnerability.
- Author
- Rosendo Palaran
- Language
- EN