EARTH SCIENCE
NATURAL HAZARDS
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Deep foundations to keep the hotel stable in high winds
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Shatter resistant glass in the windows
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Stiff building design so the building will not flex with the wind
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Generators in case of power outages
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Building as close to the beach as possible
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Detailed explanation-1: -There are many ways natural disasters may affect the tourism sector. Severe damages from disasters may contribute to job loss, supply shortages, and prolonged construction of businesses. It may also delay transportation, shift government funds away from tourism, and influence negative media.
Detailed explanation-2: -Natural disasters can also hamper tourism. As mentioned above, flights are cancelled, local transportation is paralyzed, and tourist attractions may be damaged. In a chain reaction, the economy also suffered, especially in regions that depend heavily on tourism.
Detailed explanation-3: -These disasters result in disruption through damage to property, physical injury and death, psychological distress, displacement of individuals and families, and prolonged disruption to a broad range of services upon which communities rely.
Detailed explanation-4: -Identification and measuring disaster risk. Education and knowledge development. Informing people about their risk (awareness raising) Incorporating DRM into national planning and investment. Strengthening institutional and legislative arrangements. More items