At a glance
The presence of an asset in a location where a hazard or environmental change could affect it.
Why it matters
Exposure identifies what may be affected, while vulnerability and consequences determine the potential risk.
An operating example
Overlay a road or substation location with a flood-hazard layer to prioritize further assessment.
Illustrative application, not a live customer result or a guarantee of product availability.
What it does and does not tell you
Exposure is not the same as damage probability or expected financial loss.
Further reading
Primary references for the underlying concepts; the operating examples above are illustrative.