With reference to a range of hazards assess the success of the prediction techniques in minimising
Natural hazards can be described as naturally occurring events or process, which have the potential to cause loss of life or property. If the hazards does not affect people or property in any way it can be called a natural process or event, and if the hazard causes mass destruction it can be labelled a disaster. There has been more success in predicting some kinds of hazards than others. ... But for hazards such as earthquakes there have only been a handful of successful predictions. This essay will look at a range of hazards from around the world, look at different techniques used to predict hazards, and the effect this has on the people in the danger areas. China has had success where not many other countries have had it but failure has meant disaster also. ... 5 on the Richter scale devastated the Haicheng region, but the death toll was only 1, 328 so the prediction was proclaimed a success. ... Hurricane Lili in 2002 proved this, and was a huge success for prediction. ... The National Hurricane Centre in Florida, USA is one of the most developed prediction centres in the world and monitors all storms that could have a possible affect on their country.