Course Outline

 Disaster and Disaster Risk

 Exposure and Vulnerability
 Basic Concept of Hazard
 Earthquake Hazard
 Volcanic Hazards
 Other Related Geological Hazard
 Hydrometeorological Hazards
 Fire Hazard
 Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management
 What to expect from State and the
DISASTER AND DISASTER
RISK
RECALL
Q1. Which of the following is a sudden,
calamitous occurrence that causes
great harm, injury, destruction and
devastation to life and properties.

A. disaster C. phenomenon

B. hazard D. risk
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Q2. A natural disaster is a(n) _______
event.

A. expected C. scheduled

B. planned D. unexpected
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Q3. It is also called as the Circum-
Pacific Belt, the zone of earthquakes
sorrounding the Pacific Ocean were
about 99% of the worlds earthquake
occurs.
A. Tectonic Chain C. Ring of Fire

B. Ring of Chain D. Shaking Belt

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Q4. All the following show the effect of
disasters EXCEPT_________.
A. Displacement of populations
B. Damage to the ecological environment
C. Destruction of a population’s homeland
D. Economic Stability
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Q5. Which of the following is an
example of man- caused disaster?
A. Storm Surges
B. Flooded Coastal Areas
C. Landslide due to typhoons
D. Oil spills from a leaking tanker
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Q6. Which of the following is an
example of natural hazards?
A. factories
B. Fault lines
C. Mining sites
D. Chemical plants
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Q7. Which of the following is not a type
of natural hazards that causes
disaster?
A. tornado
B. typhoon
C. earthquake
D. Car accident
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Q8. It is defined as the source of
danger and something that may cause
injury or harm.
A. disaster
B. hazard
C. phenomenon
D. risk
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Q9. The potential disaster loses in lives,
health statuses, livelihood, assets and
services which could occur in a particular
community or a society over some specified
future time period is called _________.
A. Disaster risk
B. Disaster mitigation
C. Disaster preparedness
D. Disaster prevention
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Q10. Disaster risk can be determined by the
presence of the following elements of disaster
EXCEPT__________.

A. phenomenon

B. Coping capacity

C. Vulnerability to a hazard

D. Hazard ( natural/ man-made)

Overview of Disasters
 Philippines is located along the
typhoon belt in the Pacific.
 visited by an average of 20 typhoons
every year, five of which are
destructive.
 Situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire-
vulnerable to earthquake, high-
susceptibility to tsunami, sea level
rise, storm surge, landslide etc.
WHAT IS DISASTER
 DISASTER
Is a sudden calamitous occurrence
that causes great harm injury and
destruction and devastation to life
and property.
 DISASTER
It disrupts the usual course of life
causing both physical and emotional
distress.
 DISASTER
An intense feeling of helplessness
and hopelessness.
The affected community
don’t have the ability to
manage on their own
They need outside help.
Emotional and Mental
Instability
Uncountable damage to
property
Loss of Assets
Social and Economic Disruption
Happen During Disaster
Types of Disaster
A natural disaster is a major adverse
event resulting from natural
processes of the earth
Man-made disasters are the result of man’s
negligence, errors, or intention.
3 Categories of Man-made
Disaster
Technological or Industrial
Disasters
Transportation Disasters
Social Disasters
People are displaced from their
homes

 Lack of personal safety

 Lack of access to adequate
basic needs
Basic needs affected by
disaster:

1. Food
2. Health & Services
3. Shelter
4. Water
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