The 2010 tsunami in Chile: Devastation and survival of coastal small-scale fishing communities
Abstract
In 2010, a tsunami generated by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck the central-south zone of Chile. This short communication reports the direct impacts on the small-scale artisanal fishing capacity and coastal livelihoods along approximately 600 km of the coastline. Despite the magnitude of the catastrophe, the absence of official warnings, and the failure of telecommunication networks only 8 fisher victims were reported out of a total death toll of more than 170. Results show that this trend is explained by socio-cultural assets and a natural hazard subculture. This highlights the need to integrate contextual and behavioural approaches in disaster management and rehabilitation policies.
- Publication:
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Marine Policy
- Pub Date:
- January 2010
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.marpol.2010.06.010
- Bibcode:
- 2010MarPo..34.1381M
- Keywords:
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- Artisanal fishers;
- Coastal communities;
- Hazards;
- Human dimensions;
- Natural disaster;
- Perceptions