disaster trends Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
total hazards recored in last 50 years increased
A
better tech recording them
2
Q
fewer tectonic events turn into disasters compared to other natural hazards
A
hydrometereological hazards spiked due to climate change while geophysical ones aren’t rising as much
3
Q
deaths decreased
A
-planning
-prep
-warning systems
-education
-helath services
-transport links
4
Q
deaths increased
LICs more deaths than HIC’S
A
-urbanisation
-deforestation
5
Q
econ damage
A
1990 = averaged 20bil per year
2010= 100bil
-more buildings and cities on coasts and boundaries
6
Q
people affected increased
A
- urbanisation
7
Q
more hazards
A
-climate change
