Case Studies - natural disasters

Question 1

3 main types of vulnerability to tropical cyclones

Answer 1

• physical
• social
• economic vulnerability

Question 2

Physical vulnerability - how does this impact?

Answer 2

Low lying regions mean they are more vulnerable to storm surges, higher winds.
Higher areas however are more at risk from heavy rain but not from the storm surge. This can be damaging due to landslides.

Question 3

Social vulnerability - How does this impact

Answer 3

• Social inequalities - poorly constructed housing. Less access to food, water, medical care, less able to prepare.
• ## AGE - younger and older populations more vulnerable to injury etc. struggle to evacuate.

Question 4

Economic vulnerability

Answer 4

• Highly developed countries have most accurate weather prediction.
• Coastal defences
• Well-established evacuation procedures and response teams. Poorer countries often need help from international aid - need to wait longer.