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Peer reviewedJohnston, David; Houghton, Bruce – New Zealand Journal of Geography, 1995
Asserts that how people respond to risk is determined by how they perceive risk. Four-hundred and seven secondary school students answered questions concerning different dimensions of natural hazards (most likely to occur, loss of life, and others). Although the students possessed a high level of awareness much of their information was inaccurate.…
Descriptors: Civil Defense, Earth Science, Earthquakes, Emergency Programs
Peer reviewedCutter, Susan L. – International Social Science Journal, 1996
Examines the increasing hazardousness of places as a consequence of natural disasters, technological failures, and chronic environmental degradation on a global scale. Describes the trends and impacts of environmental hazards, including their frequency, magnitude and damage on both a regional and international scale. (MJP)
Descriptors: Accidents, Ecology, Economic Development, Emergency Programs
