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Why does the hazard-versus-disaster distinction matter for policy, not just terminology?

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1. Why does the hazard-versus-disaster distinction matter for policy, not just terminology?

A disaster’s scale depends heavily on human factors like building codes and preparedness, meaning disaster impact is partly a policy choice, not purely a natural outcome

Hazards and disasters are identical concepts with no meaningful distinction

Disaster impact is determined entirely by nature, with no role for human policy

Building codes and preparedness have no effect on disaster outcomes

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