Concept of Exposure

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 Exposure
“ The elements at risk from a natural
or man- made hazard event”

- Geoscience Australia

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 EXPOSURE
These elements include the individuals; households or
communities; properties buildings and structures;
agricultural commodities; livelihoods; and public facilities,
infrastructure, and environmental assets present in an area
that are subject to potential losses.

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Elements exposed to Hazards
1. Physical Elements
 These are elements that are tangible or can be visually
seen.
 Examples are landscapes, inhabitants, buildings, and
other structures that make up the environment.
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Elements exposed to Hazards
2. Socioeconomic elements
 These comprise the institutional and
government systems that dictate the kind of
well- being and lifestyles of communities.

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Elements exposed to Hazards
3. Environmental elements
 These include the ecosystems and the natural
processes that are exposed to hazard events.

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 Activity
Differentiate hazards, exposure, and vulnerabilities
from one another by giving an example based in
actual situation.

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