Elberier O. Mohammed and Babiker A. Abdul Rahman
Examines disasters in Africa between 1964 and 1991. Looks at types, trends, distribution and compares natural and man‐made disasters. Data from the office of the US Foreign…
Abstract
Examines disasters in Africa between 1964 and 1991. Looks at types, trends, distribution and compares natural and man‐made disasters. Data from the office of the US Foreign Disaster Assistance are used. The major natural hazards are drought, floods, cyclones, earthquakes and volcanoes. Major man‐made hazards are civil strife, displaced persons, food shortages and epidemics.
A.F. Al‐Madhari and M.O. Elberier
Examines attitudes to disasters in Arab countries and argues that they are frequently not reported and therefore not analysed in sufficient detail. Using data from the US Office…
Abstract
Examines attitudes to disasters in Arab countries and argues that they are frequently not reported and therefore not analysed in sufficient detail. Using data from the US Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance describes the types and frequency of natural disasters throughout the Arab world. Concentrates on drought as this is by far the largest cause of fatalities in the region. Outlines current policies regarding disaster prevention and management and concludes by suggesting ways in which the present situation could be improved.