Unit 1

Disaster and Disaster Risk

Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction

Lesson 5
Areas or Locations Exposed
to Hazards

Unit 1| Disaster and Disaster Risk

Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction

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Week Number: 01
Name: Romel Dela Cruz
Year and Section: Grade 11 Tulip
Topic: Lesson 5- Areas or Locations Exposed to Hazards
Instructor: PCPT GERRY LITAO SANGALANG (Ret)
Date of submission: February 8, 2024 (thru my
messenger account not later than 7:00 AM)

Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction

Prediction and Warning

A prediction refers to the statement A warning refers to the signal

of the probability of hazard showing a high probability of hazard
occurrence based on several pieces occurrence.
of evidence or observations.
Prediction and Warning

Volcanic eruptions can be predicted (hinulaan) by Color-coded rainfall advisory or warnings are
earthquakes and chemical composition of gases issued to inform the people when downpours
emitted from the vent. already constitute an emergency or not.
Climate and Weather-Related Hazards

● Areas with low elevation are

more prone to floods.
● Areas with poor drainage
systems located near bodies
of water can also be prone to
floods.
● Steep (matarik) landforms
with poor vegetation are
prone to landslides during
typhoons.
Flooding in San Rafael, Bulacan
Geophysical-Related Hazards

Areas near fault lines are more prone to earthquakes.

Man-Made Related Disasters

Communities near war zones are Areas with weaker fireproofing

more prone to loss of lives. are more prone to fire incidents.
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