Samoa
Samoa is an upper-middle-income country and island state in the South Pacific Ocean, with a population that has doubled since 1960 to a total of 200,000. The natural hazards to which Samoa is primarily exposed are tropical storms and cyclones associated with destructive winds, rainfall, flooding, swells, storm surges, and, potentially, tornadoes. In addition, the country’s proximity to the Pacific Ring of Fire puts it at risk of earthquakes. Other hazards include droughts and volcanic eruptions. All these events can cause significant damage to Samoa’s communities, infrastructure, and economy.
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