Last revised: 8/2/2001
Multiple Choice -- Natural HazardsNatural Hazards of Aruba: lies outside the Caribbean hurricane belt numerous volcanoes in mountains, with frequent violent earthquakes; Caribbean coast subject to hurricanes and other tropical storms hot, dry, dusty harmattan wind may affect north in winter the extensive system of dikes and dams, protects nearly one-half of the total area from being flooded hurricanes (June to October); La Soufriere is an active volcano
Natural Hazards of Aruba:
lies outside the Caribbean hurricane belt numerous volcanoes in mountains, with frequent violent earthquakes; Caribbean coast subject to hurricanes and other tropical storms hot, dry, dusty harmattan wind may affect north in winter the extensive system of dikes and dams, protects nearly one-half of the total area from being flooded hurricanes (June to October); La Soufriere is an active volcano
