Differences between natural hazards and natural disasters 1 A hazard is an event or object that is a potential source of harm to community. A disaster occurs as the result of a hazardous event that dramatically affects a community. Natural Hazards Human Hazards Atmospheric – eg cyclones‚ hailstorms‚ blizzards or bushfires. Technological – accidents‚ explosions or hazardous materials. Hydrological – eg example‚ flooding‚ wave action or glaciers Human – eg. War‚ crowd stampede and terrorism
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many chances for improvements in technology‚ but some of the new technology that was developed was in military technology. Many of the new developments involved taking previous technology and developing it for the military. An example would be lights used in lighthouses. The lights were originally used to warn ships of the land and with technology developments they were used to spot soldiers from the fortresses. Although‚ the Union and Confederate Armies took previous technology and formed it to their
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This final paper will discuss the ongoing debate of genetic/prenatal testing. Procedures for genetic/prenatal testing have been available since the early 1970’s (Press‚ 2008‚ pp. 73-78). Genetic testing identifies abnormalities or changes in the chromosomes and genes. This type of testing is used to confirm or deny a suspected genetic condition or used to predict a person’s chances of developing or passing on a certain disorder (Grant‚ 2000). Once the woman wants to go ahead with the genetic testing
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DISCUSSION OF THE DATA 7 CONCLUSION AND BIBLOGRAPHY GLOSSARY INTRODUCTION Jamaica has experienced an increase in the frequency of natural events‚ primarily floods‚ droughts and landslides over the last 25-30 years. The impact of these hazards has proven to be disastrous in several instances resulting in significant social dislocation and monumental economic losses. Between 1998 and 2004‚ we had approximately 10 major weather related disastrous events with significant economic implications
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Extreme sports are not a hazard and should NOT be banned. There are many reasons that extreme sports should NOT be banned. Firstly‚ extreme sports can increase self esteem and confidence. Secondly‚ extreme sports challenge the person and increase their skill. And last but not least‚ extreme sport can add to a persons experience‚ determination and courage. To begin‚ extreme sports should not be banned because it can increase a persons self esteem and confidence. Some people like extreme sports very
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Pregnancy and massage- prenatal massage therapy What is prenatal massage? The therapy involves deep bodywork that improves your blood circulation‚ take strain off your muscles and joints and boost energy levels. Benefits • Lethargy‚ aches‚ discomforts... all these are common issues in pregnancy. The gaining weight and hormonal imbalances are the main culprits for it. However‚ in this state prenatal massage offer great relief. It helps your body and mind feel better. • Scads of studies show that
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it is known that Insurance companies identify the client before actually letting them use their services to see if they could come out to make a profit. A key risk factor that is known today is Moral Hazard. Moral hazard is unbalanced asymmetric information. Insurance companies control Moral Hazards by offering a way for the insured person or party to pay something small for the services they have to prevent them from using it frequently. For example‚ with the health insurance markets‚ Insurance
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emotional relieve. While pregnant‚ women are often advised by their healthcare providers to undergo a series of prenatal tests‚ to monitor the development of the fetus. In the United States of America -- a country known for its diversity-- women come from different backgrounds and their decisions to undergo prenatal testing often depends on their race‚ education‚ religion‚ and/or income. Prenatal testing‚ although put into practice to screen and diagnose any potential fetal abnormalities and defects‚
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Prenatal screening Screening for Down syndrome is available to about 53.5% of mothers on a maternal age basis‚ and the remaining 46.5% of health boards provide serum screening for all ages. There are several methods used in prenatal screening‚ these are usually used separately‚ and a number of factors are taken into account to determine which method should be used. Amniocentesis has been around for 20 years and is probably the most well known screening method. It involves testing a sample of the
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coordination‚ increased mobility‚ and curiosity and these accidents are the cause of more deaths than all childhood diseases (Edelman & Mandle‚ 2010). The most common accidental injuries are structural hazards‚ drowning‚ burns‚ poisoning‚ and motor vehicle accidents (Edelman & Mandle). • Structural hazards include staircases‚ tabletops‚ chairs‚ and playground equipment‚ which toddlers can fall from. Safety gaits should be used to block access to stairs‚ chairs should be placed away from countertops and
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