1. Nick Robson Poverty and Natural Disasters

2. Natural Disasters In Developing Countries $35 billion a year in damages from natural disasters. Equally split between: Floods Windstorms Earthquakes On a per capita GDP basis, this is 20 times the cost in the developed world. Compared to The United States Developing Countries – Less than 2% absorbed by insurance United States – 50% absorbed by insurance

3. 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami It struck several hours after the earthquake Most victims taken completely by surprise No tsunami warning systems in the Indian Ocean By the end of the day, 150,000 people killed. The final death toll was 283,000. The risk of famine and epidemic diseases was extremely high immediately following the tsunami bodies rotting in the tropical heat contaminated food and water sources.

4. 2010 Haiti Earthquake 316,000 died -- 300,000 injured -- 1,000,000 made homeless 250,000 residences and 30,000 commercial buildings destroyed Thousands of bodies had been placed on the streets 15,000 primary and 1,500 secondary schools destroyed or damaged Electric, plumbing, and communication systems all taken down

5. Human Mistakes Much growth in developing countries has been unplanned Areas prone to incident Hillsides Flood plains Methods to obtain natural resources are unsafe Strip mining Clear cut logging

6. Natural Disasters Cause Poverty Limited resources inhibit construction of adequate Housing Infrastructure Mechanisms for responding to crises They can take away everything a family has to own Take away jobs Natural disasters also cause: Famine Hunger Droughts

7. Ethical Arguments Rights Theory Right to life Food Water Air Utilitarian Theory Seek the greatest good for the greatest number Justice Principle Fairness: equality of treatment

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