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… and magnitude of the hazard event, 2) the degree of exposure to the hazards, and 3) the vulnerability, for … et al., 2013): Disaster Risk = Hazard x Vulnerability x Exposure Whereby vulnerability is defined as “the … it susceptible to the damaging effects of a hazard” and exposure is defined as “people, property, systems, or other …

… the causal factors of disasters, including through reduced exposure to hazards, lessened vulnerability of people and … Wetlands, forests and coastal systems can reduce physical exposure to natural hazards by serving as protective barriers … assessment methods can: • help identify people’s exposure to potential natural hazards; • identify the root …