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hazards  

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  • Hazards are processes with a specific dimension to potentially have a negative impact on individuals, communities, or society. The nature of the hazard refers to the origin, being natural, manmade or social. [Source: Encyclopedia of Environment and Society; Hazards]

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https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/hazards

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