EQ3 Lesson 17 - Mega-Disasters Flashcards

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What is a tectonic mega-disaster?

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High impact, Low probability disasters

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What are the key characteristics of a mega-disaster?

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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)

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Which factors usually render a nation the most vulnerable in the instance of a mega-disaster?

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Poor governance
Low wealth/GDP/development
Poor infrastructure
Difficult/uneven terrain

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