Case Study → Multiple Hazard Zone - Philippines (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Revision Notes
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Case Study → Multiple Hazard Zone - Philippines
| Aspect | Details |
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| Context | • The Philippines has 37 volcanoes, 18 of which are active • 7,000 islands, 1,000 of which are inhabited • Population: 102 million • 74% of the population has been exposed to 2 or more hazards • 60% of the country's land is exposed to multiple hazards • 2% of annual GDP is spent on clearing up after typhoons • Between 1950 and 2015, 555 major hazard events occurred • In 2015, the World Risk Index (WRI) placed the Philippines 3rd on the list of most at-risk countries |
