Geography of Saint Lucia - Natural Hazards

Natural Hazards

Hurricanes and volcanic activity.

The island was severely affected by Hurricane Allen in 1980, causing tourism to drop, but Saint Lucia has generally had fewer hurricanes than most other caribbean islands.

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