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Understanding Hazardous Environments by grace is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document outlines the definitions and classifications of hazards, distinguishing between natural and man-made (anthropogenic) hazards. It explains that a natural event becomes a hazard when it threatens people and can have significant social, environmental, and economic impacts. Additionally, it categorizes hazards based on their causes, including geological, climatic, biological, and technological factors, while noting exceptions and indirect effects of certain natural events.
- Author
- grace
- Language
- EN