Natural Disasters in East and Southeast Asia

Watch the following video on National Geographic on the 2011 Japan Tsunami 

View before and after pictures of Japan after the 3/11/11 Tsunami: Japan Earthquake - Before and After

National Geographic Japan Tsunami Pictures - Click on each picture to get additional pictures and captions to learn about the aftermath of Japan’s 2011 Tsunami.

 QUESTIONS

1.  How does living within the “Ring of Fire” impact the life of people in East and Southeast Asia?

2.  How do the frequent natural disasters impact the economy of E and SE Asia?

Please read the following article and answer question #3:

The Enduring Economic Aftermath of Natural Catastrophes by Ilan Noy

 QUESTION

3.  What are the long-term effects from the natural disasters?

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