The term refers to the significant challenges faced by the island territory stemming from natural events, particularly hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods. For example, the devastation wrought by Hurricane Maria in 2017 serves... Read more »
The Caribbean archipelago, particularly the island of Puerto Rico, faces significant vulnerability to a range of natural hazards. These threats include hurricanes, earthquakes, tsunamis, landslides, floods, and droughts. The island’s location within... Read more »
