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    Hanover

    Jamaica · North America

    Hanover is a parish of Jamaica, in North America. It lies on the Caribbean Plate. Records include 1 tsunami observed on its coasts.

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    Hazard Levels

    Hazard level assessed by ThinkHazard! (World Bank, GFDRR), meaning the likelihood of a damaging event, from very low to high.

    • LandslideHigh
    • EarthquakeMedium
    • Extreme HeatMedium
    • Urban FloodLow
    • TsunamiLow
    • Water ScarcityLow
    • River FloodVery Low
    • WildfireVery Low

    Details and recommendations on ThinkHazard!

    Tsunamis Observed on Its Coasts

    Sources: Natural Earth · Smithsonian GVP · NOAA NCEI · IBTrACS · GEM · Bird (2003), PB2002