RP DISASTER RISK PROFILE

The Phillippines is situated in the western segment of the Pacific Ring of Fire, the most active part of the earth, were the active volcanoes and earthquake generators are found, The country experiences an average of 20 eathquakes a day.

The Phillippines is located in the Pacific typhoon belt. The country experiences an average of 20 typhoons a year, 5 of which are said to be destructive.