Port Vila identified as the world's most exposed city to natural disasters, study says
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Australian Broadcasting Corporation
A global risk analysis study has found Vanuatu's capital Port Vila is the world's most exposed city to natural disasters, reports ABC.
According to the article, the Natural Hazards Risk Atlas, published by the British analytics company Verisk Maplecroft, identified the threat posed to more than 1,300 cities.
The analysis considered the combined risk posed by cyclones, floods, tsunamis, earthquakes, landslides and fires.
Dr Richard Hewston, principal environmental analyst at Verisk Maplecroft said Port Vila received the top ranking because it faced a combination of multiple hazards.
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