Vents in the surface of the Earth through which magma and associated gases erupt; also, the forms of structures, usually conical, that are produced by the erupted material. source: USGS
13 May 2013, AlertNet
'The level of displacement risk will be greatly influenced by how well countries and communities are able to strengthen disaster prevention, preparedness and response and adapt to new realities,' a new report warns. Follow the discussion on the issue at the Global Platform for disaster risk reduction...
Manual de ingenieria naturalistica2012, Plan Intl; SNGR, Ecuador - gov; UNDP Ecuador
Disaster management: engineering and environmental aspects2013
WMO statement on the status of the global climate in 20122013, WMO
Aprendiendo de la experiencia para planificar la recuperación2011, BCPR-UNDP; SNGR, Ecuador - gov; UNDP
Munich Re: Worldwide distribution of natural catastrophes in 2012Jan 2013, Munich Re
Munich Re: Worldwide distribution of natural catastrophes in 2011Jan 2012, Munich Re
| Source of data: OFDA/CRED International Disaster Database |
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