National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science, University of Philippines, Quezon City, the Philippines.
Disasters. 2011 Apr;35(2):362-82. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-7717.2010.01216.x. Epub 2010 Nov 12.
Being an archipelagic nation, the Philippines is susceptible and vulnerable to the ill-effects of weather-related hazards. Extreme weather events, which include tropical cyclones, monsoon rains and dry spells, have triggered hazards (such as floods and landslides) that have turned into disasters. Financial resources that were meant for development and social services have had to be diverted in response, addressing the destruction caused by calamities that beset different regions of the country. Changing climatic patterns and weather-related occurrences over the past five years (2004-08) may serve as an indicator of what climate change will mean for the country. Early recognition of this possibility and the implementation of appropriate action and measures, through disaster risk management, are important if loss of life and property is to be minimised, if not totally eradicated. This is a matter of urgent concern given the geographical location and geological characteristics of the Philippines.
作为一个群岛国家，菲律宾容易受到与天气相关的灾害的不利影响。极端天气事件，包括热带气旋、季风降雨和干旱，引发了各种灾害（如洪水和山体滑坡），这些灾害已经演变成了灾难。原本用于发展和社会服务的财政资源不得不转移，以应对困扰该国不同地区的灾害造成的破坏。过去五年（2004-2008 年）气候变化模式和与天气相关的事件的变化可能表明气候变化对该国意味着什么。如果要尽量减少甚至完全消除生命和财产损失，就必须及早认识到这种可能性，并通过灾害风险管理来采取适当的行动和措施。鉴于菲律宾的地理位置和地质特征，这是一个紧迫的问题。
