Hazards are dangerous events, whether tectonic, volcanic or atmospheric.Hazards turn into Disasters when met with a vulnerable population, susceptible to human and economic loss because of location.A mixture of Human and physical systems turn hazards into disasters.

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Hazards are dangerous events, whether tectonic, volcanic or atmospheric.

Hazards turn into Disasters when met with a vulnerable population, susceptible to human and economic loss because of location.

A mixture of Human and physical systems turn hazards into disasters.