Exploring benefit cost analysis to support earthquake risk mitigation in Central America

Earthquake Early Warning in Central America: The Societal Perspective

“…Earthquakes are among the most dangerous hazards to human society as they can undo decades of development efforts and have severe repercussions on the living conditions of all social groups [1]. Compared to storms, floods or droughts, earthquakes are particularly devastating in Central America, as they have registered the highest death tolls [2]. The interaction of multiple tectonic plates drives the seismicity of the region; large magnitude subduction, as well as shallow crustal events, can cause strong ground shaking and produce extensive destruction, especially to 9 million dwellings built using adobe or unframed cement blocks that still prevail in both rural and urban zones [3].…”

“…Sistema Nacional para la Prevencion, Mitigacion y Atencion de Desastres-Nicaragua 2. Coordinadora Nacional para la Reduccion de Desastres-Guatemala 3.…”