This document discusses different types of hazards and how they can be profiled. It defines a hazard as a threat or harm that can cause damage. Natural hazards are caused by natural processes of the Earth, while man-made hazards are generally caused by human errors, intent, or negligence. Hazards can be profiled based on their magnitude, frequency, duration, and causal effects. The magnitude can be measured scientifically, frequency indicates how prone an area is to a hazard, duration can be short or long term, and causal effects can be direct or indirect. A hazard-prone area is a location likely to experience a natural hazard without preventive measures.