RP DISASTER RISK PROFILE

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

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