Across
- 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.
Down
- 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.