Why do so many deadly natural disasters occur in China and Southeast Asia?
1.These regions' latitude and longitude is especially prone to cyclones.
2.It's a coincidence.
3.Disasters in other parts of the world are under reported.
4.Disasters in these areas are more likely to be deadly due to dense populations and poor infrastructure.

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Why do so many deadly natural disasters occur in China and Southeast Asia? 
1.These regions' latitude and longitude is especially prone to cyclones. 
2.It's a coincidence.
3.Disasters in other parts of the world are under reported.
4.Disasters in these areas are more likely to be deadly due to dense populations and poor infrastructure.

mrnood · Answer

Is there statistically valid data to support the assertion?

anonymous · Answer

don't know... ;o

mrnood · Answer

without it the answer is really pure speculation.

This 'pacific rim' subject to earthquakes  and volcanoes. Also is in typhoon region. BUt 4 is possibly a factor - except you might argue that this doesn't contribute to the incidence of events - only their severity.

Rather a subjective question to be a multi-choice answer in my opinion

anonymous · Answer

"deadly" is key here
#4 - high popn density and poor infrastructure