‘Exposed’ Japan at far higher disaster risk than other developed nations: report

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‘Exposed’ Japan at far higher disaster risk than other developed nations: report [1]

Japan is well-equipped to cope with natural hazards but faces a far greater risk from disasters than other developed nations due to its high exposure to earthquakes and floods, a U.N.

Publication Date:

26/08/2016

Source: Japan Times (Japan) [2]

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