How do weather hazards affect people, economy and the environment Flashcards

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1
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Give a case study

A

Hurricane Jeanne - 2003

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What were the 2 places hit?

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Florida and Haiti

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3
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Give the impacts OF Florida

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  • Economic impacts greater as MEDC
  • $6.2 billion on damages
  • 1 Million people without power
  • 20 people died
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Give the impacts of Haiti

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  • Fewer economic impacts as LEDC
  • 3000 people died
  • 300,000 people homeless
  • Farmland & Crops ruined
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