Meaning & use
geohazard
A natural geological event or condition that poses a danger to people or property.
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Landslides are a common geohazard in mountainous regions after heavy rainfall.
The report identified earthquakes as the region's most serious geohazard risk.
A note on using this word
Used mainly in engineering and environmental science to describe risks like landslides, earthquakes, or sinkholes.
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