LEDCs can not cope as well with natural hazards than MEDCs. Using examples you have studied explain why this statement is true.

LEDC - Egypt. Earthquake on 12th October 1992.

• Measured 5.9 on Ricter scale.
• There were 552 deaths and 10,000 injuries.
• A rapidly growing country with overcrowding - inadequate shanty housing.
• No proper infrastructure makes it difficult for emergency services.
• No money for hospitals and no proper health care.

MEDC - USA. Earthquake in October 1989.

• Measured 6.9 on Ricter scale (more violent than Egypt yet less deaths).
• 150 deaths mainly due a highway collapsing.
• Most of the city was undamaged because they were prepared.
• Only a few buildngs collapsed (had been strengthened).