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New Orleans, Louisiana, in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina
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The impact of natural disasters varies considerably between rich and poor countries with greater numbers of fatalities associated with the latter. These disparities are a result of the interplay between natural and social factors. The ensuing devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in the United States., however, bears the tragic hallmarks of a “poor world” disaster. Professor John Mutter, deputy director and associate vice provost of The Earth Institute, explains why.
“The Katrina Disaster: A Poor World Tragedy in a Rich Country” is part of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory 2006 Spring Public Lecture Series. The lecture is open to the public and will take place on May 21 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at LDEO (61 Route 9W, Monell Building Auditorium, Palisades, New York). Admission is $5 at the door; space is limited. There will be a light reception afterward.
For additional information, contact the LDEO Development Office by email at gander@ldeo.columbia.edu or by phone at (845) 365-8634.
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