Hydro-meteorological Disasters Associated with Tsunamis and Earthquakes
Earthquakes and tsunamis increase the risks of hydro-meteorological disasters. After the Great East Japan Earthquake (GEJE), disaster-prevention structures such as coastal and river dikes were quickly rehabilitated. A phased process of rehabilitati...
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| Format: | Brief |
| Language: | English en_US |
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World Bank, Washington, DC
2013
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| Online Access: | http://documents.worldbank.org/curated/en/2013/01/18278588/hydro-meteorological-disasters-associated-tsunamis-earthquakes http://hdl.handle.net/10986/16140 |
| Summary: | Earthquakes and tsunamis increase the
risks of hydro-meteorological disasters. After the Great
East Japan Earthquake (GEJE), disaster-prevention structures
such as coastal and river dikes were quickly rehabilitated.
A phased process of rehabilitation work made it possible to
address urgent needs for protection against frequently
occurring floods and storm surges, while at the same time
meeting longer-term targets for protection against mega
disasters. The deterioration of levels of protection against
hydro-meteorological disasters was quickly assessed after
the GEJE in order to identify priority areas for
rehabilitation, revise standards for the issuance of
warnings, and raise public awareness about the increased
risks of hydro-meteorological disasters. This report gives
findings; lessons; and recommendations for developing countries. |
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