Risk - GCSE Geography Definition

Risk in geography refers to the possibility that a natural hazard, such as a flood, earthquake, or hurricane, could occur and cause harm to people, property, or the environment. It involves understanding how likely it is for such events to happen, how severe their effects might be and how vulnerable people are. Students study risk to learn how to reduce the impact of these natural hazards by planning and preparing for them. In geography, assessing risk helps us make safer decisions about where and how to live, and how to protect ourselves from potential dangers in the natural world.