Compared to many areas of the world, the human losses caused by natural hazards are smaller in Nordic coun-tries. This is mainly due to the low population density in the exposed areas. However, the economic losses are significant and the geohazards picture varies among the countries. The predominant...
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| Summary: | Compared to many areas of the world, the human losses caused by natural hazards are smaller in Nordic coun-tries. This is mainly due to the low population density in the exposed areas. However, the economic losses are significant and the geohazards picture varies among the countries. The predominant natural hazards in Nordic countries are floods, landslides, and, with the exception of Denmark, snow avalanche. Volcanoes and earth-quakes are major geohazards in Iceland, and parts of Norway are susceptible to seismic activity. Slide-triggered tsunamis also represent a threat to parts of the coastal areas of Nordic countries and Greenland. |
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