Natural Disasters: An Unavoidable Part of Our World?
From earthquakes to hurricanes: a comprehensive analysis of natural disasters
Natural Disaster pose a significant threat worldwide throughout history. These events create persistent challenges, impacting millions of people each year. They bring to human society widespread devastation, resulting in loss of life, damage to property and infrastructure, and displacement of communities. The effects of natural disasters can be catastrophic, and their aftermath can take countries years or even generations to recover. In addition to the human toll, the economic costs of natural disasters are significant, with projected global costs reaching trillions of dollars in the coming years.
Relationship between geographical location and natural disaster:
Volcano Eruption history in Japan: Destruction.
The Tohoku earthquake and tsunami, which is often referred to as the Great East Japan earthquake and tsunami, resulted in over 18,000 deaths, including thousands of victims who were never recovered. The disaster not only caused significant loss of life, but also led to economic losses and long-term environmental consequences.
The country is prone to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and especially typhoons, and is often hit by multiple disasters in quick succession.
A city of the Philippines, Palau, suffered significant property damage from Haiyan, however there were no confirmed fatalities there. The typhoon had a disastrous trip through the Philippines, starting with its landing in Guiuan. There, the storm surge and ferocious winds conspired to wreak havoc and kill hundreds of people. The storm's intensity increased as it approached Tacloban, and there were reports of 20-foot (6-metre) storm surges that washed people and debris out to sea and sent boats hurtling inland. The city was left largely in ruins, with thousands of people feared dead.
In many cases, natural disasters disproportionately affect low-income and marginalized communities, exacerbating existing inequalities and vulnerabilities.