Hazard, Resilience and Development: The Case of Two Maldivian Islands

Due to their geophysical structure, the Maldives face various natural hazards, such as coastal erosion, rising water levels, tsunamis and other climate-related disasters. In 2004, the country was affected by the Indian Ocean tsunami, with almost 12,000 displaced persons and a further 8,500 relocated...

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Main Authors: Marcella Schmidt di Friedberg, Stefano Malatesta, Elena dell'Agnese
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Firenze University Press 2021-07-01
Series:Bollettino della Società Geografica Italiana
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Online Access:https://riviste.fupress.net/index.php/bsgi/article/view/1087