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• What are multiple hazard zones?

  Multiple hazard zones are areas exposed to a combination of natural hazards, including both hydrometeorological hazards (e.g., flooding) and tectonic hazards, requiring international aid for disaster planning and prevention.
• Why is the Philippines considered one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world?

  The Philippines is prone to multiple natural hazards because it is located across a plate boundary on the 'Ring of Fire,' experiencing volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, and typhoons. Additionally, its coastal location and mountainous landscape increase its vulnerability.
• How does the Philippines' landscape contribute to its vulnerability to natural hazards?

  The Philippines has a mostly mountainous landscape with coastal lowlands. The combination of steep topography, deforestation, and proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the world's most tsunami-prone ocean, increases its vulnerability to natural hazards like landslides and tsunamis.
• What are some factors contributing to the Philippines' vulnerability?

  The Philippines' vulnerability is increased by rising population, rapid urbanization, poverty, and the poor living in coastal areas that are exposed to storm surges, flooding, and tsunamis.
• What was the knock-on effect of the 2006 earthquake in the Philippines?

  The 2006 earthquake caused 15 deaths, 100 injuries, and damaged or destroyed 800 buildings. It also triggered a 3-meter-high tsunami, landslides, and floods, showing how one hazard event can lead to multiple other hazards
• How many typhoons does the Philippines average annually?

  The Philippines averages 15 typhoons annually due to its location in South-East Asia's major typhoon belts and its monsoon climate.
• How does the Philippines' economy impact its vulnerability to natural hazards?

  The Philippines' lower-middle-income status, with a GDP per capita of US$7,000 in 2014, and high poverty levels (25% of the population) make it difficult for the country to invest in disaster prevention and response measures, exacerbating its vulnerability.
• What are the economic damages and impacts from the various hazards in the Philippines?

  Drought: 8 events, 6.5 million affected, $64.5 million in damages. Earthquakes: 23 events, 9,400 deaths, 5.8 million affected, $583 million in damages. Floods: 105 events, 2,100 deaths, 21 million affected, $3.4 billion in damages. Landslides: 32 events, 2,750 deaths, 0.3 million affected, $33 million in damages. Volcanic eruptions: 22 events, 1,100 deaths, 1.7 million affected, $232 million in damages. Tsunamis: 1 event, 32 deaths, no data on those affected or economic damage. Storms/Typhoons: 345 events, 45,000 deaths, 164 million affected, $19.6 billion in damages.