NATURAL HAZARDS, MITIGATION AND ADAPTATION

GROUP 5
ACLC TACLOBAN

EARTH AND LIFE SCIENCE

Introduction:
Natural hazards refer to natural events or processes that can have harmful effects on
people, property, and the environment. Mitigation and adaptation are two key
approaches to dealing with these hazards:
Mitigation strategies aim to reduce or prevent the impact of natural hazards. This
involves actions taken before a hazard occurs. Examples of mitigation measures include
building codes and land use planning to minimize the vulnerability of structures and
communities to hazards, creating early warning systems, and improving infrastructure
to withstand natural disasters. Adaptations focus on adjusting to the changing
conditions brought about by natural hazards. This involves actions taken during or
after a hazard event. Adaptation measures can include building resilience in
communities, implementing disaster response plans, and developing strategies for
recovering and rebuilding after a disaster.
Both mitigation and adaptation are essential components of comprehensive disaster risk
management to minimize the impact of natural hazards on human life and the
environment. These approaches are crucial in the face of climate change, which is
increasing the frequency and intensity of many natural hazards.

METHOD:
In this report we have discussed about natural hazard, mitigation and adaptation. We
all know that we are already aware in this type of thing but because of these
presentations that we have prepared, it gained us even more information and
knowledge that will nourish in our minds. Thus, in this presentation it doesn’t only give
us academic knowledge but also, we can apply this in real life situations. Such as being
ready to suddenness earthquake, all we must do is to find the nearest open area or if
you are inside a tall building, you must find a sturdy table and duck cover and hold.