Case Studies

Question 1

Name and date a volcanic eruption in a LEDC

Answer 1

Nevada del Ruiz, Columbia, South America

1985

Question 2

Name and date an earthquake in an LEDC

Answer 2

Haitian earthquake, 2010

Question 3

Name and date a earthquake in an MEDC

Answer 3

Japanese earthquake and Tsunami, 2011

Question 4

Name and date a tropical storm in an MEDC

Answer 4

Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, August 2005

Question 5

Name and date a tropical storm in an LEDC

Answer 5

Cyclone nargis, Burma, April 27 2008

Question 6

Name and date a drought in an MEDC

Answer 6

Australia, 2002-2009

Question 7

Name and date a drought in an LEDC

Answer 7

Kenya, 2009

Question 8

Name and date a volcanic eruption in an MEDC

Answer 8

Mount St. Helens, USA

18 May 1980