Module 9: Hazard and Its Types

GUTIERREZ, MOIRA ANN C.

GRADE 12 STEM-EINSTEIN
ANGEL JOY ABELIDO

WHAT I KNOW
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. A
9. B
10. D
11. A
12. D
13. A
14. A
15. A

WHAT’S IN
1. The man might die or get burn because of the hot materials that the
volcano is exploding. It is really life threatening. The plane will
encounter a problem if it’s machine expose in too much heat.
2. He shouldn’t jump in that location, unless he really wants to die. He
should wait until it is safe for him to jump.
3. I would feel anxious and traumatize. It is really scary to witness an
exploding volcano.

WHAT’S NEW
Activity 2.1

1. There are 3 objects on top of the table. These are plastic cup,
bottle, and mug.
2. If I shake the table, the plastic cup would be affected the most since
it is placed at the edge of the table and will fall easily on the
ground.
3. Based on the picture, the plastic cup can be considered as a hazard.
It will fall to the ground and might cause an accident.

Activity 2.2
1. List down the 5 different hazards found at home, school and outside.
 • Knife cuts
• Burn hazard
• Electrical shock
• Fire
• Earthquake
2. Classify the types of Hazards present on the given picture.
• Knife cuts – technological hazard
• Burn hazard – technological hazard
• Electric shock – technological hazard
• Fire – Man-made or Natural hazard
• Earthquake – Natural hazard

3. Can the effects of hazards be avoided? How?

- Some hazards' impacts may be prevented, while others, such as
natural hazards, cannot. By researching catastrophe preparedness
and risk reduction, we can prevent a hazard. We can foresee what
will happen if we have enough knowledge about various threats. To
avoid/prevent the effects of a hazard, we require mitigation,
preparedness, and anticipating.

ACTIVITY 2.3

RISK

VULNERABI-
DISASTER LITY

NATURAL MAN-MADE

HAZARD

DANGER CATASTRPHE

COMMUNITY PERIL

THREAT
ACTIVITY 2.4 Give your own definition of the term HAZARD by completing the
acrostic
H – Hazard is a potential source of harm.
A - Any object, property, or situation that can cause harm.
Z – Zany events might happen.
A – A hazard possesses no risk if there’s no exposure to that hazard.
R – Risk should be avoided.
D – Danger can be anticipated.

WHAT’S MORE
Activity 1.1 Arrange Me! Choose the right example of types of hazards below
and write it on the corresponding table.
Natural Hazards Quasi-Natural Hazards Technological or
Manmade Hazards
avalanche air pollution oil spill
volcanic eruptions water pollution biological attacks
hurricane acid rain mining
landslides global warming explosions
droughts desertification polluting ground
storm surge smog water dam failures
tornadoes fires
typhoon transportation
floods accidents
lightning falling objects
sandstorm plane crashes
wildfires epidemic in human
earthquake plants and animals

ACTIVITY 1.2
1. Erupting Volcano
- Volcanic eruptions happen when lava and gas are discharged from a
volcanic vent. The most common consequences of this are population
movements as large numbers of people are often forced to flee the
moving lava flow. Volcanic eruptions often cause temporary food
shortages and volcanic ash landslides called lahar.
2. Smog
- Air Toxicity Smog is a common form of air pollution found mainly in
urban areas and large population centers.
3. Tsunami
- For your safety, know the potential warning signs of an incoming
tsunami: a strong earthquake that causes difficulty standing; a
rapid rise or fall of the water along the coast; a load ocean roar.
4. Skull and Crossbones
- Substances, such as poisons and highly concentrated acids, which
have an immediate and severe toxic effect (acute toxicity).
5. Exploding Bombs
 - Explosives, including organic peroxides and highly unstable
material at risk of exploding even without exposure to air (self-
reactive).

1. Have you seen the following signs before? If not what signs are
presents in your area?
- I haven’t seen any signs like this in my area.
2.Have you encountered people who failed to comply with the hazards
signs and symbols?
- I’ve never encountered people who failed to comply with the
hazard’s signs and symbol.
3. What did you feel upon observing it?
- I feel terrified whenever I see hazard signs because I feel like
danger’s coming or it is near me.
4. Do you think it is important to know this precautionary signs?
Why?
- Yes, I do think it is important to know the precautionary signs. We
need to be aware in the different signs in order to avoid the danger.

What I Have Learned

Complete the following sentences by giving the appropriate answer needed
in the blank.

Hazard is any object property, or situation that can cause a

harm. It becomes hazard when it can cause destruction or damage to
material, human, environmental, and economic aspects. The different
types of hazards are Natural, Quasi-natural, Technological (Man-made)
hazard. We can minimize the effects of hazards through learning the
concept of it, being ready, and anticipating the future that might
happen.

What I Can Do
A. If I am a disaster advocate, I will help to reduce the danger of a
disaster by holding a free seminar in our school about how to prepare
and therefore how each of us can help to reduce disaster risk. At
home, I will advise my family on how to prepare for a calamity.
B.
1. At home (When they were young)
My father – flood (natural/quasi-natural hazard), short circuit
(technological or man-made hazard)
My mother- flood (natural/quasi-natural hazard)
My older sister- flood (natural/quasi-natural hazard)
My second older sister- flood (natural/quasi-natural hazard)
2. In barangay/ town/ province
My father – earthquake (natural hazard), typhoon (natural hazard)
My mother- earthquake (natural hazard), typhoon (natural hazard)
My older sister- earthquake (natural hazard), typhoon (natural
hazard)
 My second older sister- earthquake (natural hazard), typhoon
(natural hazard)
3. In workplace
My father – earthquake (natural hazard)
My mother- dust devil (natural hazard)

ASSESSMENT
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. C
6. C
7. A
8. A
9. B
10. D
11. A
12. D
13. A
14. A
15. A

Additional Activities
OIL SPILL: SAVING THE ISLAND OF GUIMARAS
Last August 11, 2006, the people in Guimaras experienced the worst oil
spill in the Philippines. The oil tanker named MT Solar 1, hired by the
Petron Corporation, sank off at the coast of Guimaras, located at the
Western Visayas of the Philippines. Which causes to spill more than 2.1
million liters of bunker fuel. It affected not only the marine resources of
Guimaras but also the livelihood, economy, and tourism of it.
The oil spill contaminated 245 kilometers of coastline and spoiled 1,
143 hectares of marine reserve. More than 6,000 families located in six
municipalities in Guimaras and Iloilo have been affected by the oil spill.
“I was shock when I saw the dead fishes floating in the water. Then,
there was oil all over the place.” Jean Gajo, a fisherman and tour guide in
Guimaras.
According to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources,
approximately 1.14 million US dollars or 54 million pesos worth of marine
resources have been destroyed because of the oil spill. Moreover, the
Department of Tourism has projected 71, 400 US dollars or 3.4 million pesos
worth of lost in tourism revenue.
The government quickly responds to this incident. On August 14 in the
same year, Governor Nava created Task Force Sunrise that quickly responds
to the environmental and socio-economic disaster that hit the province.
After a week, President Gloria Arroyo created an inter-agency Task Force
Guimaras, with the guidance of members of the National Disaster
Coordination Council. There are two phases of the oil spill clean-up. The
second phase required technical equipment that’s been use by the trained
staff.
With the rapid assessment report of the provincial government
completed, the efforts for Guimaras are now shifting from immediate relief
activities to long-term recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction
efforts. Now, we can’t say that Guimaras has fully recovered from the
accident, but the life, economy, and tourism is slowly getting better.

Floods displace thousands in Samar provinces

TACLOBAN CITY — Flooding displaced hundreds of people in three Samar

provinces on Tuesday, as nonstop rains caused rivers and streams to swell
rapidly.

Floods have affected 8,676 families or 17,076 people in the municipalities

of Sulat, Taft, Dolores, Arteche, Maslog, and Oras in Eastern Samar, and
Matuguinao in Samar province, according to the Regional Disaster Risk
Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC).

At least 418 families, or 1,647 people, have been evacuated in Northern

Samar's Catubig, Catarman, Las Navas, and San Roque, and in Eastern Samar's
Arteche and Can-avid.

“Local governments have been alerted and we have been regularly monitoring
the situation since we expect rains on most days this week due to frontal
system,” said Office of Civil Defense (OCD) Regional Director Lord Byron
Torrecarion, RDRRMC Eastern Visayas chairperson, in a phone interview
Tuesday.

In a progress report sent to the Philippine News Agency, the RDRRMC

reported flooding in Gandara and Matuguinao in Samar; two villages in
Catarman, a community in Catubig, nine villages in Allen, and three areas
in Capul town in Northern Samar.

In Eastern Samar, flooding has affected nine communities in the town of

Taft; 32 villages in Dolores; eight areas in Maslog; seven villages in Can-
avid; 24 villages in Oras; two communities each in Sulat and San Julian;
and one area each in the towns of Arteche and Jipapad.

Flooding and landslide have rendered some roads and bridges in Eastern
Visayas impassable as of Tuesday morning as heavy rains took a heavy toll
on the region’s infrastructure.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported that raging
floodwaters washed out the Panalian Bridge detour in Silago, Southern
Leyte. Workers built the detour structure after the permanent bridge
collapsed last month due to a tropical depression.

In Canlinga village, Dagami, Leyte, the sudden rise of a nearby river has
closed the highway since Monday.
The DPWH said there are several incidents of rockfall and landslides that
closed major highways on Sunday and Monday, but these road networks are now
passable after clearing operations.

In its advisory Tuesday, the state weather bureau reported the rains are
induced by LPA estimated at 170 kilometers southeast of General Santos
City, the tail-end of the frontal system affecting the Visayas, and
northeast monsoon affecting Luzon. (PNA)