Japan
many dormant and some active volcanoes; about 1,500 seismic
occurrences (mostly tremors) every year; tsunamis; typhoons
Jersey
NA
Jordan
droughts; periodic earthquakes
Kazakhstan
earthquakes in the south, mudslides around Almaty
Kenya
recurring drought; flooding during rainy seasons
Kiribati
typhoons can occur any time, but usually November to March;
occasional tornadoes; low level of some of the islands make them
sensitive to changes in sea level
Korea, North
late spring droughts often followed by severe flooding;
occasional typhoons during the early fall
Korea, South
occasional typhoons bring high winds and floods;
low-level seismic activity common in southwest
Kuwait
sudden cloudbursts are common from October to April and bring
heavy rain, which can damage roads and houses; sandstorms and dust
storms occur throughout the year but are most common between March
and August
Kyrgyzstan
NA