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Perception of natural hazards - Coggle Diagram
Perception of natural hazards
In developed countries:
There is a sense that the better that you are prepared, the more able you will be able to withstand the impact of the hazard
Usually based upon government and community action that is backed by well - funded technological developments
In developing countries:
There is usually a greater sense of helplessness.
Locals tend to look upon natural hazards as unavoidable (part of living in poverty)
Fear
People feel so vulnerable to an event that they can no longer face living in the area and move away to areas unaffected by the hazard
Fatalism
An acceptance that hazards are natural events that form part of living in an area; some may accept this as part of 'gods will'.
Adaption
People believe that they can prepare for and survive an event by predicting, prevents and / or protecting against the hazard.
Wealth and access to technology is vital
Different people react to threat of hazards in different ways depending on their:
Religious / Cultural / ethnic background
Previous experience
Level of education
Personality, values and expectations
Socio - economic status
Peoples perception of hazards is often determined by the effect that it may have on our lives