Inquiry-based learning: A pedagogical tool to improving understanding of natural hazards

Abstract

The frequency and impact of disaster events are increasing on a global scale (Coronese et al. 2018). Based on data released by the International Disaster Database (EM-DAT) in 2018, there were 315 disaster events worldwide, with the death toll reaching 11 804 people, and more than 68 million people were affected in various parts of the world (CRED 2018). Most of the fatalities were caused by earthquakes (45%) and floods (24%) (CRED 2018).