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why are some countries more vulnerable to the impacts of tropical cyclones…
why are some countries more vulnerable to the impacts of tropical cyclones than others? :
Physical Vulnerability
Coastal areas are more vulnerable as:
Cyclones start on the sea so less reaction time
You may not be informed intime to escape
Inland areas are safer due to:
More time to run away
Cyclones weaken over land, so inland areas are less exposed
Weather people can tell if its going to hit you more accuratley
Height of your house so waves are less likely to flood it
Social Vulnerability
Poverty
Wont have access to clean food and drink and new clothes
Roofs might blow off
Houses wont be built as securely
Age
Elderly people will not be able to escape quickly
Younger people will be able to evacuate quicker
Economic Vulnerability
Poor Country
Risk of having no insurance
Less money so you cant afford a car
Lack of access to communication infrastructure
Cant hear the news
You wont know if it will hit you
Rich Country
You can afford to run away
You can hear the news
You can afford a car
You wont mind if people steal you stuff as much
You will be able to track the cyclone