Logo for the USGS Hazards Ready Nation approach, sponsored by the USGS Office of Risk and Resilience.
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Logo for the USGS Hazards Ready Nation approach, sponsored by the USGS Office of Risk and Resilience.
What is the difference between hazard and risk?
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Hazard: A hazard can be defined as a dangerous process, phenomenon, substance, activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.
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Hazard: A hazard can be defined as a dangerous process, phenomenon, substance, activity or condition that may cause loss of life, injury or other health impacts, property damage, loss of livelihoods and services, social and economic disruption, or environmental damage.
Lava flow on road
Flows reached the pavement where the former viewing gate near the Kalapana access road resided.
Flows reached the pavement where the former viewing gate near the Kalapana access road resided.