The frequency of natural disasters including volcano eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis increased considerably in recent years. Although the ratio of high-magnitude natural disasters is low, the intensity leads to considerable economic and human losses. Some high-intensity earthquakes and tsunamis devastate entire cities and regions due to the level of magnitude and lack of preparation. One of the primary causes of the high economic losses and human casualties is the lack of preparedness and disaster management plans. My research will analyze the various aspects of earthquakes including the economic and human losses caused by the disasters. The research will determine Continue reading...