World at Risk

5. Hazards Naturally occurring physical phenomena that cause damage or danger to human life and property, such as earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes.
6. Hazards caused by water and atmospheric processes, such as floods, droughts, hurricanes, and storm surges.
8. The degree to which a community or area is susceptible to the impacts of a hazard due to social, economic, and environmental factors.
10. Hazards related to weather and climate conditions, including extreme storms, cyclones, and heatwaves.
12. Hazards originating from the Earth's physical processes, including earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis.

1. Long-term adjustments and changes made to reduce vulnerability to future hazards, especially in response to climate change.
2. Hazards that involve living organisms or biological processes, such as diseases, pests, or invasive species.
3. Actions taken to reduce or prevent the risk and severity of hazard impacts, such as building defenses or strengthening infrastructure.
4. Hazards caused by movements of the Earth’s crust, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis.
7. The state of being ready for a hazard, including planning, training, and public education to ensure an effective response.
9. The ability of a community or system to recover and adapt after a hazardous event.
11. Hazards that result from human actions, such as pollution, industrial accidents, or deforestation.