Laércio M. Namikawa - laercio@dpi.inpe.br
“The word 'vulnerability' comes from the Latin verb vulnerare,'to wound', and signifies exposure to physical or moral harm. Thus it is a hypothetical concept that only assumes a tangible reality when impact transforms it into damage.” Alexander,D.E., 2005 (p.175-176)
Any natural process that poses threat to human life or property.