NATURAL disasters like tropical cyclones and flooding are often experienced in the country, unlike earthquakes, which are rare.
The danger of a major earthquake exists because Fiji sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which is horseshoe shaped measuring about 40,000 kilometres.
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake last Friday sent people scurrying out of buildings รน something that reveals that people are aware of the dangers associated with natural disasters.
It all comes down to awareness and preparedness.