1.9 Multi-Hazard Zones

Question 1

what is a multi-hazard zone?

Answer 1

a country exposed to multiple natural hazards

Question 2

what is an example of a multi-hazard zone?

Answer 2

the Philippines

Question 3

why does the Philippines have a high risk?
(8 points)

Answer 3

densely populated
25% live in poverty
mountainous with low lying coastlines
has 47 volcanoes
located on the Ring of Fire - earthquake prone
tsunamis are very likely after an earthquake
15 typhoons annually
deforestation and mountains = landslides