Disaster risk management

G2 Elective Geography: Tectonics - syllabus K229, 2027

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Compare risks and learn how planning, preparedness, response and recovery reduce disaster losses.

• Disaster risk and development

  Disaster risk management reduces future losses and prepares for the risks that remain. It protects both lives and long-term development.

• Factors affecting earthquake risk

  The same earthquake can cause very different losses in two places. Compare shaking, ground conditions, buildings and the people exposed.

• Factors affecting volcanic risk

  Risk follows each hazard's route: ash travels with wind, while lahars often follow valleys. Distance from the summit is only one factor.

• Safer land use and buildings

  Keep new development out of dangerous locations where possible. Strengthen exposed buildings and the services communities depend on.

• Monitoring and disaster preparedness

  Monitoring provides warning information. Prepared people, clear plans and safe options turn that information into action.

• Disaster response

  Response protects life and meets urgent needs. Good coordination helps suitable aid reach the people who need it.

• Recovery and building back better

  Recovery restores homes, services and livelihoods. Building back better also fixes the weaknesses that made the disaster so damaging.