Natural disasters and the development process : a discussion of issues.

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Funaro-Curtis, R

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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: JUL 1982Description: iii, 32 pReport number: AID/SOD/PDC-C-0283; AIDPN-AAL-328; PB85-135143Subject: Examines four natural disaster and describes several AID-sponsored disaster mitigation and preparedness projects. First, the magnitude and economic impact of the 1972 earthquake in Nicaragua, Hurricane Fifi, in Honduras in 1974, the 1974 floods in Bangladesh, and Chad's prolonged drought in the early 1970's are examined. Disaster preparedness levels in each case are discussed. The paper also decribes early warning systems used in disaster prevention projects, including remote sensing or agro-climatic techniques.

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Examines four natural disaster and describes several AID-sponsored disaster mitigation and preparedness projects. First, the magnitude and economic impact of the 1972 earthquake in Nicaragua, Hurricane Fifi, in Honduras in 1974, the 1974 floods in Bangladesh, and Chad's prolonged drought in the early 1970's are examined. Disaster preparedness levels in each case are discussed. The paper also decribes early warning systems used in disaster prevention projects, including remote sensing or agro-climatic techniques.

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