Case Studies Flashcards
1
Q
Name and date a volcanic eruption in a LEDC
A
Nevada del Ruiz, Columbia, South America
1985
2
Q
Name and date an earthquake in an LEDC
A
Haitian earthquake, 2010
3
Q
Name and date a earthquake in an MEDC
A
Japanese earthquake and Tsunami, 2011
4
Q
Name and date a tropical storm in an MEDC
A
Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, August 2005
5
Q
Name and date a tropical storm in an LEDC
A
Cyclone nargis, Burma, April 27 2008
6
Q
Name and date a drought in an MEDC
A
Australia, 2002-2009
7
Q
Name and date a drought in an LEDC
A
Kenya, 2009
8
Q
Name and date a volcanic eruption in an MEDC
A
Mount St. Helens, USA
18 May 1980
