How do weather hazards affect people, economy and the environment Flashcards
1
Q
Give a case study
A
Hurricane Jeanne - 2003
2
Q
What were the 2 places hit?
A
Florida and Haiti
3
Q
Give the impacts OF Florida
A
- Economic impacts greater as MEDC
- $6.2 billion on damages
- 1 Million people without power
- 20 people died
4
Q
Give the impacts of Haiti
A
- Fewer economic impacts as LEDC
- 3000 people died
- 300,000 people homeless
- Farmland & Crops ruined