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| changes designed to react to and cope witha situation, such as the threat posed by a hazard |
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| the point on the earth's surface that is directly above the focus of an earthquake |
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| a violent shaking of the earth's crust |
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| help in the form of food, medical care and temporary housing provided immediately after a natural disaster |
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| an event which threatens the well - being of people and their property |
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| the transport networks and the water, sewage and cummunications system that are vital to people and their settlements and business |
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| a flow of wet material down the side of a volcano's ash cone which can become a serious hazard |
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| a natural event or hazard causing damage and destruction to property, as well as personal injuries and death |
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