Earthquakes occur periodically on the West Coast, so residents in that area are encouraged to be prepared in the event of a large quake. What disaster characteristic does this best relate to?

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1. Some disasters occur relatively frequently in certain parts of the world. People who live in those areas have some knowledge of what to expect and how to be prepared. Frequency best describes the characteristic in this scenario. Preventability relates to prevention measures that could be taken in relationship to the impending disaster. Imminence relates to the speed and onset of the impending disaster. Duration relates to the length of time involved in the disaster.

Earthquakes Occur Periodically on the West Coast, So Residents in That