Chapter 16 Elements for a Sustainable Community Early Warning System in Cartago City, Costa Rica
Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction
ISBN: 978-0-85724-867-1, eISBN: 978-0-85724-868-8
Publication date: 20 March 2012
Abstract
Cartago City is located in the central valley of Costa Rica. Situated at the southern foot of the Irazu volcano and characterized by rugged mountainous topography, the city in general is exposed to multiple natural hazards including floods, volcanic eruption, and pyroclastic flows. Indeed, the city has experienced catastrophes in 1724, 1861, 1891, 1928, and 1951. The most recent one was a combination of pyroclastic flows and several floods in 1963–1964. This catastrophe caused US$3.5 million of economic damage as well as 20 deaths (ICE, 1966).
Citation
Hori, T. and Shaw, R. (2012), "Chapter 16 Elements for a Sustainable Community Early Warning System in Cartago City, Costa Rica", Shaw, R. (Ed.) Community-Based Disaster Risk Reduction (Community, Environment and Disaster Risk Management, Vol. 10), Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Leeds, pp. 313-330. https://doi.org/10.1108/S2040-7262(2012)0000010022
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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