What is another word for geohazard?

Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˌiːə͡ʊhˈazəd] (IPA)

Geohazard refers to a natural phenomenon that poses a threat to human life or property. Some synonyms for geohazard include natural hazard, environmental hazard, geological hazard, and topological hazard. Natural hazard is a broad term that encompasses different types of hazards, including geological, meteorological, and hydrological disasters. Environmental hazard refers to any hazard that results from human activities or actions leading to environmental degradation. Geological hazard specifically describes hazards that arise from geological processes such as landslides, rockfalls, and earthquakes. Topological hazard refers to hazards that arise from the topography of an area, such as floods and avalanches. Regardless of the term used, these hazards all pose significant threats to human safety and require appropriate planning and mitigation strategies to reduce their impact.

What are the hypernyms for Geohazard?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    catastrophe, Natural Disaster, environmental risk, Earth Processes Issue, Earth Science Issue, Geological Issue, Physical Risk.

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