Category: Natural Hazards
Earthquakes and Earthquake Risks Abroad
The decision to move overseas to take up international living and a retirement abroad may be idyllic, but may expose the retiree to a variety of natural hazards. One of the more common natural hazards in popular retirement destinations is the earthquake. Part of one’s [...]
Hurricane Risks for International Living
A hurricane or typhoon is a strong tropical cyclone – an area where air is rising and rotating around a peaceful eye. When the rotating air reaches speeds of 75 miles per hour or more, then the cyclone is called a typhoon. When selecting a [...]
Evaluating Earthquake Risks
The evaluation of earthquake risks depend on two factors – the frequency (how often) they occur and what is the magnitude (strength) of the earthquake. The US Geologic Service has developed a series of maps showing the frequency (during a year) of a magnitude 5 [...]
Historical Hurricane Tracks Around the World
Major Hurricane Tracks 2001-2010 in East Asia The map shows major hurricanes from 2001-2010 in the East Asia region. The source of these hurricanes are primarily north of the equator (triangles) in the Western Pacific Ocean. As the tropical cyclones begin to develop, they move [...]
