Final Blog
I picked Italy because it is a country that is rich in history, and is the most fascinating country to me. Throughout my research, I've learned that rapid urbanization and overuse of fossil fuels has contributed heavily to the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. These factors are generally starting points when it comes to climate change. Italy is a small and densely populated country. Climate change, global warming, and tectonic plate movement are all sources for Italy’s natural hazards. The two natural hazards that present a significant threat to Italy are earthquakes and landslides. Italy is situated next to the Eurasian and African tectonic plates. Much of Italy’s mountainous terrain was formed due to these plates colliding. This presents a huge problem to Italy’s buildings because they were not built to withstand the violent shaking of an earthquake. It also endangers what I would consider to be a bigger problem. Italy is known for its preservation of historical sites,