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