Disasters deepen poverty. People living in poverty are more likely to live in hazard-exposed areas and are less able to invest in risk-reducing measures. The lack of access to insurance and social protection means that people in poverty are often forced to use their already limited assets to buffer disaster losses, which drives them into further poverty. The G20 Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group, under the Brazil's Presidency, is prioritizing the urgent need to address inequalities and reduc

Natural disasters affect millions of people every year with catastrophic impact. Floods, earthquakes and droughts are becoming more frequent and stronger due to climate change. They can devastate homes, agriculture, infrastructure and entire communities, especially in developing countries. Can financial protection strategies help governments plan to reduce disasters’ impact? Watch this video! | World Bank Group

🌊 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

Footage shows a man calmly filming on a beach as the first waves of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami begin to roll in. At the time, few people recognized the danger, mistaking the rapidly advancing water for an unusual but harmless event. Moments later, entire coastlines were erased. The tsunami would go on to ki!! hundreds of thousands, making this footage one of the most haunting examples of how quickly misunderstanding can turn into mass disaster. ➡️ Follow @thescaryfact for moments recorded sec

Unbelievable footage of nature’s fury! Watch giant waves and terrifying water disasters unfold before your eyes. 🌊⚡ #naturaldisasters #tsunami #bigwaves #OceanPower #extremeweather | Refined Realms