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:warning:Hazard Prediction:warning: (Long term responses (afforestation,…
:warning:Hazard Prediction:warning:
probability
earthquakes are geophysical hazards and are therefore hard to predict
Why is it so important to predict hazards?
reduce the risk of death and injury
reduce the impact on property and land
to protect agriculture eg moving cattle to higher land during a flood
warnings to evacuate and prepare
prepare emergency services
cancel all non-essential flights and boat trips
seek international assistance
The Park Model
advantages
basic understanding
allows analysis
shows clear sequences
helps areas that have been struck by hazards to co-ordinate themselves
disadvantages
doesn't show how responses would differ between HIC'S & LIC'S
no explanation
requires further interpretation
suggests normality is the same for everywhere
some countries e.g Haiti, will never return to normality
Long term responses
afforestation
sea wall
building artificial levees
dredging of river channels
dams
warning systems inputted
floating schools
Education about responses in school
immediate responses
close airports
aid given from charities
mercalli and richter scales
search and rescue
evacuation
