MEDCs and ledcs
Obviously MEDCs (More ecomically developed countries) will be able to prepare for tectonic hazards better then LEDCs (less econically developed countries), because they have more money.
Destruction due to earthquakes
It is very hard to predict the time and the location of earthquakes. However, it is possible to predict them to some extent. But this is only possible with MEDCs, as they have more money, they will have more innovated technology then LEDCs. MEDCs firstly can minimise the damage by predicting it. They can install sensitive instruments that can measure earth tremors (seismometers), use lasers from outer space (ie satellites) and measure the movement of plates, or they may find any release of Radon gas. MEDCs can also find out previous earthquake's frequency and locations in order to find a pattern. The only thing that both types of countries can do is observe unusual animal, which is very vague but may prove useful.
Preparation is also another huge factor to affect the amount of damage done. A country may make it building regulations to construct roads and bridges to slightly move in a case of a earthquake (Auckland Harbour Bridge) so it doesn't break. Also houses can be built on stable foundations, such as rubber emmbedded in bedrock, therefore economic destruction will minimise. Furthermore, training emergency services (Westpac) will also be a huge help when the hazards strikes. But unfortunatley this is only possible in MEDCs e.g Japan, because of the overall income the country generates is large. LEDCs such as Africa can barely create shanty towns, let alone earthquake-proof buildings. But something that may help LEDCs, which is to educate them about the earthquake and what to do in one. Therefore the destruction done in LEDCs are far larger, because they do not invest into these things due to the lack of money and education they have. For example the poorer countries of Afganistan 1998, experienced an earthquake (magnitude 6.1), 4300 killed, 10000 injured, and 27 villages destroyed. But the richer nations such as Japan are better at coping with them, for example the Kobe earthquake in 1995 (magnitude 7.2) was 100 times stronger than the 1998 Afganistan earthquake. But even though the strength was 100 times stronger, the death toll was 5500 and 40000 were injured. Proportionitly this earthquake had much less damage. This provides evidence that MEDCs cope with earthquakes better than LEDCs.
Preparation is also another huge factor to affect the amount of damage done. A country may make it building regulations to construct roads and bridges to slightly move in a case of a earthquake (Auckland Harbour Bridge) so it doesn't break. Also houses can be built on stable foundations, such as rubber emmbedded in bedrock, therefore economic destruction will minimise. Furthermore, training emergency services (Westpac) will also be a huge help when the hazards strikes. But unfortunatley this is only possible in MEDCs e.g Japan, because of the overall income the country generates is large. LEDCs such as Africa can barely create shanty towns, let alone earthquake-proof buildings. But something that may help LEDCs, which is to educate them about the earthquake and what to do in one. Therefore the destruction done in LEDCs are far larger, because they do not invest into these things due to the lack of money and education they have. For example the poorer countries of Afganistan 1998, experienced an earthquake (magnitude 6.1), 4300 killed, 10000 injured, and 27 villages destroyed. But the richer nations such as Japan are better at coping with them, for example the Kobe earthquake in 1995 (magnitude 7.2) was 100 times stronger than the 1998 Afganistan earthquake. But even though the strength was 100 times stronger, the death toll was 5500 and 40000 were injured. Proportionitly this earthquake had much less damage. This provides evidence that MEDCs cope with earthquakes better than LEDCs.
Destruction due to volcanic eruptions
It is easier to predict a volcanic eruption compared to an earthquake. This is because tremors occur within the volcano, this can be used by both MEDCs and LEDCs. But only the richer nations use satellites to detect sudden increase in temperature (heat seeking technology) and using satellite global positioning systems. Many LEDCs do not evacuate areas even if they see a volcano emitting gases and steam, because they cannot afford to evacuate areas.
Preparation is another factor which affects the outcome of the eruption. MEDCs set up monitoring and warning systems, using the above technology, obviously LEDCs cannot afford this. LEDCs can provide information about what to do in an eruption, but they do not. They can prepare evacuation plans and transport outside the blast zome, but they don't. Again the reason is because they cannot afford this nor can they use time like this. Again, a emergency serivice should be trained and provided by the government. For example, the volcano museum in Auckland provides a huge amount of imformation, Africa doesn't have this. Thus money and education is a huge factor in minimising damage. So, MEDCs experience less damage then LEDCs. For example the 1930 eruption of the Merapi volcano in Indonesia killed 1369 people and destroyed 1109 houses. But the Mt Helens (USA) eruption in 1980 killed on 63 people, a huge difference in numbers. As you can see, MEDCs are much better at dealing with these situations. But some may argue that the it was because Indonesia was unaware of the eruption (was not active), but it was also Mt Helens time to erupt in 120 years. Some may also argue that we have better technology now, but this does not mean it has to take 9 eruptions to finally have the same number of deaths as the Mt Helens eruption. Therefore money and knowledge again makes the MEDCs more prepared.
Preparation is another factor which affects the outcome of the eruption. MEDCs set up monitoring and warning systems, using the above technology, obviously LEDCs cannot afford this. LEDCs can provide information about what to do in an eruption, but they do not. They can prepare evacuation plans and transport outside the blast zome, but they don't. Again the reason is because they cannot afford this nor can they use time like this. Again, a emergency serivice should be trained and provided by the government. For example, the volcano museum in Auckland provides a huge amount of imformation, Africa doesn't have this. Thus money and education is a huge factor in minimising damage. So, MEDCs experience less damage then LEDCs. For example the 1930 eruption of the Merapi volcano in Indonesia killed 1369 people and destroyed 1109 houses. But the Mt Helens (USA) eruption in 1980 killed on 63 people, a huge difference in numbers. As you can see, MEDCs are much better at dealing with these situations. But some may argue that the it was because Indonesia was unaware of the eruption (was not active), but it was also Mt Helens time to erupt in 120 years. Some may also argue that we have better technology now, but this does not mean it has to take 9 eruptions to finally have the same number of deaths as the Mt Helens eruption. Therefore money and knowledge again makes the MEDCs more prepared.