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2018 Global Natural Disaster Overview by Rene Abarca is a document available to read on EtoBox.
In 2018, there were 315 natural disasters that killed 11,804 people and affected over 68 million worldwide, with $131.7 billion in economic losses. Asia suffered the highest impacts, accounting for 45% of disasters, 80% of deaths, and 76% of those affected. Earthquakes were the deadliest type of disaster, accounting for 45% of deaths, while flooding affected the most people at 50% of the total. Notable disasters included floods in India affecting over 23 million people, and earthquakes in Indonesia killing
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- Rene Abarca
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- EN