How Is the Frequency of a Natural Hazard Related to Its

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Essay

How is the frequency of a natural hazard related to its magnitude?

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Definitions:

Sodium Channels

Protein channels in cell membranes that allow the passage of sodium ions into or out of the cell, playing critical roles in generating and transmitting nerve impulses.

Action Potential

A short-lasting event in which the electrical membrane potential of a cell rapidly rises and falls, occurring in neuron signaling.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; a nerve cell, which is the basic building block of the nervous system.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical substances in the brain and nervous system that facilitate communication between nerve cells.