Natural Disasters & Environmental Accidents

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Jamaica is susceptible to natural hazards, due to its physiography, geological history, and geographical location. These include earthquakes, hurricanes, tropical storms, flooding, and landslides, which usually result in loss and damage to human life, crops, ecosystems, and property. Some hazards are caused by man; including oil and chemical spills, and fires. While natural disasters cannot be controlled, man's use of the environment can reduce or increase the level of impact experienced. As such, land-use planning must incorporate accurate information on areas of high risk, and activities and management practices in these areas have to be carefully designed and implemented.

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