Natural Hazards: Tectonics, Storms, and Risk

Natural Hazards: Tectonics, Storms, and Risk

A natural hazard is defined as a natural event that poses a significant threat to human life and property. These events are not inherently hazardous until they interact with human populations or infrastructure. For instance, a volcanic eruption in an uninhabited area might not be considered a natural hazard, but one near a city certainly would.