How LEDCs and MEDCs are affected by natural disasters

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Natural hazard

A possible natural event (earthquake, volcano, tropical storm, tsunami etc.) that can cause harm to humans or human-built structures, however it has not happened yet.

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Natural disaster

When a natural hazard has happened

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How will an LEDC prepare for a natural hazard such as an earthquake?

  • Reinforcing infrastructure: Using tin roofs instead of concrete ones so they do not collapse on top of people in an earthquake. Using bamboo to reinforce walls and other infrastructure.

  • Educating: giving public awareness to people in the area so they know what to expect and how to act.

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How will an MEDC prepare for a natural hazard such as an earthquake?

  • Upgrading infrastructure: E.g. Japan has built ‘earthquake-proof’ buildings, to prevent any extreme damage that could have been caused by earthquakes.

  • Earthquake survival kits: Because MEDCs have more money, they can invest in creating earthquake survival kits for the public to buy.

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Is it more likely for an MEDC or an LEDC to have more deaths in the case of an earthquake (the earthquake has the same magnitude)

The LEDC - they do not have the funds to prepare and they will require aid from other countries to help them. Buildings are less secure.

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