Mitigation of Natural Hazards

Mitigation of natural hazards involves actions and strategies to reduce or prevent damage caused by events like earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, or wildfires. This includes designing buildings to withstand earthquakes, creating flood barriers, zoning laws that prevent construction in high-risk areas, and restoring natural buffers like wetlands. The goal is to lessen the impact of disasters before they occur, saving lives, protecting property, and reducing economic loss. Effective mitigation requires planning, awareness, and collaboration among communities, governments, and engineers to make environments safer and more resilient against natural hazards.