Tectonic trends Flashcards
1
Q
What are the trends of the affects of tectonic hazards since 1960s
A
More hazards
fatalities have decreased but have been some mega disaster which create spike
Total number of people affected higher due to population growth
Economic costs have increased due to more development and insurance costs in hic’s
2
Q
How can hazard data be inaccurate
A
Depends if deaths are directly from hazards or indirectly from disease some impacts take time
Location is a factor rural populations hard to get real data also densely populated urban areas
Also some countries might lie to look better
some organisations use different methods
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