INSPIRE Definition: Vulnerable areas characterised by natural hazards (atmospheric, hydrological, seismic, volcanic, wildfire).

SPHERE Mapping

A key thread theme. The hazards originate in physical spheres (Lithosphere earthquakes, Hydrosphere flooding, Atmosphere storms). The risk — combining hazard with human vulnerability and exposure — is Socio-Technical.

Primary sphere: Socio-Technical Subsphere(s): Socio_technical_hazard_vulnerability_risk

Cross-Domain Connections (Threads)

This theme bridges multiple SPHERE domains:

Harvesting Hints

INSPIRE keyword: Natural risk zones. CSW search: keyword='Natural risk zones' AND keyword=INSPIRE.