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Natural hazards: permafrost over much of Siberia is a major impediment to development; volcanic activity in the Kuril Islands; volcanoes and earthquakes on the Kamchatka Peninsula; spring floods and summer/autumn forest fires throughout Siberia and parts of European Russia Definition: This entry lists potential natural disasters. Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of May 16, 2008 |
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