Which one of the following is an example of a geomorphological hazard?
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A volcanic eruption takes place on an uninhabited island in the middle of an ocean. No people live there and there are no buildings.
Explain why this eruption would not usually be described as a natural hazard.
Figure 1 shows data on natural hazard events recorded in one world region during a recent year.
| Hazard type | Number of events | Deaths | Economic damage (US$ billion) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquakes | 12 | 21 400 | 34 |
| Floods | 168 | 6 100 | 51 |
| Tropical storms | 96 | 3 200 | 98 |
| Droughts | 15 | 1 900 | 8 |
| Landslides | 22 | 1 300 | 2 |
Using Figure 1, which hazard type caused the greatest economic damage?
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Using Figure 1, calculate the difference between the number of deaths caused by earthquakes and the number of deaths caused by floods.
Using Figure 1, suggest one reason why floods happened far more often than earthquakes but caused fewer deaths.
Which one of the following is most likely to reduce the hazard risk in an area?
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Suggest one reason why large numbers of people continue to live in places that are at risk from natural hazards.
