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1 Natural Disasters in Latin America
SSWG7 d. Explain how geographic features and climatic patterns affect population distribution SSWG7 e. Analyze the impact of natural disasters and political instability on economic activity in Latin America

2 Natural Disasters The effect of a natural hazard that impacts the environment, and leads to financial, environmental and/or human losses.

3 Earthquakes Caused by the tectonic plates colliding.
Lead to fires, building collapses and tsunamis Measured by a seismograph Classified by the Richter scale Occur at fault line, near volcanoes and around the Ring of Fire

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5 Chilean Earthquake, 1960 Largest recorded earthquake measured 9.5 on the Richter scale in Chile on May 22, 1960 Led the Chile improving their infrastructure to withstand high magnitude earthquakes

6 Haitian Earthquake, 2010 7.0 M earthquake in January 2010 followed by 52 aftershocks Left 1 million people homeless and 530,000 dead or injured Haiti’s poor infrastructure caused much of the damage and death

7 El Nino and La Nina A warm ocean current that flows off the west coast of South America every few years Changes weather patterns around the world Causes extreme weather like floods, droughts and other weather disturbances Developing countries dependent on agriculture and fishing are most affected

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9 Hurricanes Storm that forms over warm, tropical ocean waters
Produce powerful winds, torrential rain, high waves and storm surges Storms start out off the coast of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean and move west toward the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea

10 Hurricane Survival Kit
Water, 1 gallon/person Food, 3-7 days First aid and medicine Blankets and clothes Flashlight and batteries Battery powered radio Tools for repairing storm damage

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12 Impact of Natural Disasters
Human Impact Economic Impact Infrastructure Impact Political Impact


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