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Natural Hazards In Puerto Rico, Risa Palm, Michael E. Hodgson Jan 1993

Natural Hazards In Puerto Rico, Risa Palm, Michael E. Hodgson

Geosciences Faculty Publications

Puerto Rico faces natural hazards including hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, subsidence, and flooding. Although Puerto Ricans perceive themselves as highly vulnerable to these hazards, few have adopted mitigation measures except for mandatory insurance.