Trends In Tectonic Disasters Flashcards
1
Q
TRUE or FALSE: have the total number of disasters fallen since 1969
A
FALSE
the number of reported natural hazards have risen
2
Q
What is the reasoning for more tectonic disasters
A
Improvements monitoring and recording events
Improvements in communication technology - allows more news events to be reported
Global population has risen - more people occupying hazardous space
3
Q
Has the number of deaths per tectonic disaster increased or decreased overtime
A
Decreased
However the number of people affected by disasters has risen
