Geography A-Level
The Hazard-Disaster Nexus
What The Hazard-Disaster Nexus means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of The Hazard-Disaster Nexus
Evaluation of the Degg Model (Risk = Hazard x Vulnerability). Candidates must distinguish between a physical event (hazard) and the human impact (disaster), recognizing that a hazard only becomes a disaster when it exceeds a community's ability to cope.
Topics that use The Hazard-Disaster Nexus
- Tectonic Processes and Hazards (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Areal Extent
- Base Isolation
- Benioff Zone
- Governance
- Governance and Institutional Capacity
- Gravitational Force Mechanisms
- Hazard Profiles and Magnitude
- Jökulhlaup
Using The Hazard-Disaster Nexus in the exam
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