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because they can afford to prepare for something that may never happen.
Poor countries, they have trouble enough getting through the day. They can't be spending precious money on rare, future events.
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Which countries don't have earthquakes?
only countries lining the borders of the crust's plates will experience earthquakes. And since these plates are so big, they cover many countries and the ones in the middle experience earthquakes the least.
What countries are most severely and frequently affected by earthquakes?
Japan is frequently affected by earthquakes. Additionally, the United States has area affected by earthquakes.
How are rich countries affected by flooding?
well... there rich so they can stop the flooding.
Why do Southeast Asia's large islands experience frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions?
They have frequent earthquakes because other countries have earthquakes then waves from that flow to islands creating an earthquake. The earthquake then triggers a volcano.
What is the countries affected by tectonic earthquakes and volcanic earth qakes?
every country is.
What rich countries have earthquakes hit?
look up the Japan earthquake that struck this year 2011, or american ones, try googling names of rich countries for there earthquake history and you should find something there to help you!!:DD
Why are the people in Chile prepared for earthquakes?
Because earthquakes happen very often there.
Why do more people die in earthquakes in poor countries compared to rich ones?
Poor building structures as well as medical assistance afterwards.
Do rich countries suffer most from earthquakes?
No, it depends on where the country is around the world and how close it is to tectonic plates. Richer countries may suffer though because of all the buildings and the economy.
Which countries don't have earthquakes?
only countries lining the borders of the crust's plates will experience earthquakes. And since these plates are so big, they cover many countries and the ones in the middle experience earthquakes the least.
How is China better prepared for earthquakes after the 2008 Sichuan earthquake?
because they already had earthquakes so now they know what to do
How do the effects of earthquakes vary between poor and rich countries?
Perhaps its the fact that poor countries lack the infrastructure to appropriately respond. Yea, idk but i think its stupid .... jus sayin It's because poor countries don't have enough money to thoroughly recover from it. Rich countries can recover much easier
Along what European sea are countries especially prone to earthquakes?
Countries along the Mediterranean Sea are especially prone to earthquakes, as this region lies on several active tectonic plate boundaries, such as the African Plate and the Eurasian Plate. The seismic activity in this area is due to the collision of these plates, leading to frequent earthquakes.
Which countries do earthquakes happen?
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What countries are affected by earthquakes?
all
What countries affected by earthquakes?
all
Was the van earthquake 2011 prepared for?
No. Like all earthquakes, it struck without warning.
