👥 Vulnerability is the human dimension of disaster risk. Poverty, inequality and discrimination shape outcomes long before a hazard strikes. 🔺Informal workers who lack insurance or safety nets 🔺Persons with disabilities who face barriers to evacuation 🔺Minority groups who are denied access to shelters 🏙️🌱 Vulnerability is created when cities expand into hazard-exposed areas; when building codes and safety enforcement are weak; when natural protection – like mangroves or vegetation – are de

🌊 The Deadliest Tsunami in Recorded History On December 26, 2004, the world witnessed the most deadly tsunami ever documented. A massive 9.1–9.3 magnitude undersea earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. It was so powerful it shifted the Earth’s axis and created a series of tsunami waves that spread across the Indian Ocean at the speed of a jet plane. Within hours, coastlines in 14 countries were hit — including Indonesia, Sri Lanka, India, Thailand, and the Maldives. The Impact

28K views · 110 reactions | Unbelievable footage of nature’s fury! Watch giant waves and terrifying water disasters unfold before your eyes. ⚡ #naturaldisasters #tsunami #bigwaves #OceanPower #extremeweather | Refined Realms | Facebook