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| Natural disasters across the decades | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Decade | 1950s | 60s | 70s | 80s | 90s |
| Number | 20 | 27 | 47 | 63 | 91 |
| Economic damage (US$ billion) | 42.1 | 75.5 | 138.4 | 213.9 | 659.9 |
Natural disasters are considered 'major' when they significantly exceed the
region's ability to cope, requiring inter-regional or international
assistance. One of the main reasons is the growing concentration of people
and valuables in endangered cities or urban areas, according to the report.
Source: Munich Re, www.munichre.com
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