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Volcanoes: LEDC Response
This film, from Twig World, looks at disaster response in less developed countries. In 2002, the Nyiragongo volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo erupted. As a Less Economically Developed Country (LEDC), the Democratic Republic of the Congo was unprepared and less able to mount an effective response to the disaster.
The key points made in the film are:
•In 2002, the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, caused devastation that could have been prevented.
•Early warnings of tremors weeks before were not acted upon, and the LEDC failed to prepare for the eruption.
•Evacuation of more than 300,000 began only when plumes of ash and smoke were visible and lava flows were engulfing the area.
•Aid agencies in the country launched a short-term response of shelter and food, but political instability in the Democratic Republic of the Congo meant MEDCs were reluctant to provide long-term support.
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Lanin Volcano in Argentina 363.25 KB
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Mount Fuji 303.09 KB
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Mount Kilauea 688.04 KB
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Popocatepetl Volcano 277.26 KB
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Mount Kilauea 688.04 KB
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Popocatepetl Volcano 277.26 KB
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