Monthly Archives: October, 2013
The Big One
Earthquakes involve the powerful movement of the Earth’s crust, when two blocks of rock suddenly slip past one another. The rapid release of energy creates seismic waves that travel through the earth. The damage caused by earthquakes depends on their depth and fault type, as well as the geology of the region. Scientists use seismometers […]
Defining Risk
My consulting company is called Risk Reduction Strategies. I gave it this name after careful consideration. What is risk? Risk is the probability of something negative happening in the future, which will cause loss, harm, or suffering. Although risk is part of everyday life, risk can be “managed”. Risk management is the identification and prioritization […]
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