Bhutan Natural hazards

Bhutan > Geography

Natural hazards: violent storms from the Himalayas are the source of the country's name, which translates as Land of the Thunder Dragon; frequent landslides during the rainy season

Definition: This entry lists potential natural disasters.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009

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