EQ3 Lesson 17 - Mega-Disasters Flashcards
1
Q
What is a tectonic mega-disaster?
A
High impact, Low probability disasters
2
Q
What are the key characteristics of a mega-disaster?
A
Large scale, in both aerial/spatial scale and human impact
Pose serious problems for effective management
Communities + government usually require foreign aid in recovery process (Short + Long term)
3
Q
Which factors usually render a nation the most vulnerable in the instance of a mega-disaster?
A
Poor governance
Low wealth/GDP/development
Poor infrastructure
Difficult/uneven terrain