Located on the North West coast of South America, Ecuador is;
- LEDC
- 96% of the population live in mountainous or costal regions (at risk of flooding, landslides or volcanic activity)
- Earthquakes are the biggest threat to people (53% at risk)
- On the Nazca and South American plate border
Hazards are;
- Earthquakes (Nazca plate)
- Landslides (heavy rainfall and frequent plate movement)
- Volcanic activity
- Floods (heavy rainfall or el Niño)
- Droughts (dry summers or el Niño)
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