Identification of the natural and antropics hazards in the urban area of Quibdó: case study

Abstract

Natural and anthropogenic hazards in the urban area of Quibdó, were determined by the diligence of the community surveys and compilation of historical records of disasters in the city. The 856 processed surveys show that floods and strong winds are the most occurrence threats represented by 27% and 25% respectively. Historical records relating to the number of damaged houses in the last ten years, show strong winds with 144 houses affected, as the events of major significance, represented by 40%. Take into consideration 123 disasters records to the city in the last 80 years, flooding and landslides with 43% to 25% are the most representative hazards. In addition, floods are the events that most economic losses have cost to Quibdó city in the history.