Vanuatu's Natural Hazards and Coping Capacity

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Which country is ranked the world's most disaster-prone country according to the World Risk Index?

Philippines

Vanuatu (correct)

Germany

Tonga

What percentage of Vanuatu's citizens are exposed to natural hazards each year?

55%

90%

64% (correct)

28.3%

In which year did Vanuatu report a significant earthquake with no official death toll published?

1999

2014

2002 (correct)

2010

What is the ranking of Japan in the World Risk Index among industrialized nations?

17th Signup and view all the answers

What is Vanuatu's ranking in the UN World Risk Report 2014 based on percentage points?

36.5% Signup and view all the answers

What is one potential future risk mentioned for Vanuatu due to environmental changes?

Rising sea levels Signup and view all the answers

Compared to Vanuatu, which of the following countries has a lower percentage of exposed citizens to natural hazards?

Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What does the World Risk Index primarily assess?

Environmental hazards and risks Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population in the Philippines has access to sanitation?

74% Signup and view all the answers

Which factors are considered in assessing Vanuatu's adaptive capacity?

Public health expenditures and adult literacy rates Signup and view all the answers

Which factor does Vanuatu lack that could otherwise be controlled in other countries?

Geographical location in relation to hazards Signup and view all the answers

What is the measure of Vanuatu's overall WorldRiskIndex?

36.5 percentage points Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant challenge for disaster relief efforts in Vanuatu?

High exposure to natural hazards Signup and view all the answers

Which country is cited as having a lower disaster risk due to preparedness despite high exposure?

Japan Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of people in Vanuatu lives in extreme poverty?

10% Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does Professor Birkmann criticize regarding disaster prevention?

Ignoring social and governmental failings Signup and view all the answers

How does the impact of storms in Vanuatu differ from larger nations like the US?

The entire country is affected when a storm hits Vanuatu. Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of the population in Vanuatu lacks coping capacities according to the index?

81% Signup and view all the answers

Which country had a worse coping capacity index than Vanuatu?

Afghanistan Signup and view all the answers

What is a proxy indicator for susceptibility mentioned in the text?

Sanitation Signup and view all the answers

Which index is used to assess coping capacities in countries like Vanuatu?

Failed State Index Signup and view all the answers

Why were helicopters unable to conduct immediate search and rescue in Vanuatu?

The outlying islands are difficult to reach. Signup and view all the answers

What was the sanitation access percentage for Vanuatu's citizens mentioned in the text?

57% Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant issue affecting coping capacities in Vanuatu?

Poor governance and corruption. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

World Risk Index & Disaster Prone Countries

Vanuatu is ranked as the world's most disaster-prone country according to the World Risk Index.
99% of Vanuatu's citizens are exposed to natural hazards each year.
Vanuatu reported a significant earthquake in 2015 with no official death toll published.
Japan ranks as the highest among industrialized nations in the World Risk Index.
Vanuatu ranks 1st with 100 points in the UN World Risk Report 2014 based on percentage points.
Sea-level rise is a potential future risk for Vanuatu due to climate change.
The Philippines has a lower percentage of exposed citizens to natural hazards compared to Vanuatu.
The World Risk Index primarily assesses a nation's susceptibility to disasters and vulnerability to their impact.
77% of the population in the Philippines has access to sanitation.
Adaptive capacity in Vanuatu is assessed based on factors like access to healthcare, education, and infrastructure.
The lack of financial resources in Vanuatu is a major challenge compared to other nations with similar risks.
Vanuatu's overall WorldRiskIndex measure is 100.
Geographic isolation is a significant challenge for disaster relief efforts in Vanuatu.
Chile, despite high exposure, has a lower disaster risk due to preparedness.
22% of the population in Vanuatu lives in extreme poverty.
Professor Birkmann criticizes the lack of long-term disaster prevention strategies.
The impact of storms in Vanuatu is more severe than in larger nations like the US, due to weak infrastructure.
40% of the population in Vanuatu lacks coping capacities according to the index.
Solomon Islands had a worse coping capacity index than Vanuatu.
Poverty level is a proxy indicator for susceptibility.
The Vulnerability Index is used to assess coping capacities in countries like Vanuatu.
Strong winds and waves hindered immediate search and rescue efforts in Vanuatu by helicopters.
Vanuatu's sanitation access percentage is 41.5%.
Limited access to clean water significantly affects coping capacities in Vanuatu.

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Explore the various natural hazards that Vanuatu faces, including earthquakes and tsunamis, and understand why it ranks as the world's most disaster-prone country. This quiz delves into the World Risk Index and examines Vanuatu's low coping capacity due to limited resources and governance issues.