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Les effets des risques naturels sur une société développée. L'exemple des tremblements de terre en Californie

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  • Annick Foucrier

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[fre] Résumé A travers l'exemple des principaux tremblements de terre qui ont frappé la Californie, en particulier en 1989 (San Francisco) et en 1994 (Los Angeles), il s'agit de mettre en évidence les réponses économiques, sociales et politiques d'une société développée face aux catastrophes naturelles. Un modèle est proposé pour illustrer ces interactions. L'élévation du niveau économique et technique augmente l'importance des dégâts et leur coût, mais elle donne aussi des moyens techniques et financiers d'élaborer des solutions plus sophistiquées pour prévenir les risques. Les enjeux financiers incitent à reconstruire plus rapidement pour retrouver le niveau antérieur d'activité. Lors de cette opération, les capitaux disponibles sont orientés en fonction d'arbitrages politiques qui sous couvert de modernisation contribuent souvent à creuser les écarts sociaux. [eng] Abstract Analysing some major earthquakes that have struck California, especially those of 1989 and 1994, this study aims at showing how an economically advanced society deals with natural disasters. A pattern is proposed. A higher level of economic development increases the cost of damages (higher value of buildings and other structures located in dangerous areas), but provides funds and a more elaborate prevention technology. It also gives incentives for faster reconstruction. In the process of reconstruction, funds available are disposed of according to political decisions that often contribute to increasing social differences.

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  • Annick Foucrier, 1997. "Les effets des risques naturels sur une société développée. L'exemple des tremblements de terre en Californie," Histoire, économie & société, Programme National Persée, vol. 16(3), pages 533-547.
  • Handle: RePEc:prs:hiseco:hes_0752-5702_1997_num_16_3_1963
    DOI: 10.3406/hes.1997.1963
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