Hazards in Africa: trends, implications and regional distribution
By: Mohammed, Elberier O.
Contributor(s): Abdul Rahman, Babiker A.
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ArticlePublisher: 1998Description: p.103-12.Subject(s): Disasters | Africa
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Disaster Prevention and Management: an International JournalSummary: Examines disasters in Africa between 1964 and 1991. Looks at types, trends, distribution and compares natural and man-made disasters. Data from the office of the US Foreign Disaster Assistance are used. The major natural hazards are drought, floods, cyclones, earthquakes and volcanoes. Major man-made hazards are civil strife, displaced persons, food shortages and epidemics. - Reproduced
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Indian Institute of Public Administration | Volume no: 7, Issue no: 2 | Available | AR40837 |
Examines disasters in Africa between 1964 and 1991. Looks at types, trends, distribution and compares natural and man-made disasters. Data from the office of the US Foreign Disaster Assistance are used. The major natural hazards are drought, floods, cyclones, earthquakes and volcanoes. Major man-made hazards are civil strife, displaced persons, food shortages and epidemics. - Reproduced
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