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Natural disasters significantly affect human mobility in vulnerable rural areas. The study focuses on an earthquake in southern Italy, using 19 in-depth interviews to understand its impact on household mobility decisions. Findings indicate that the earthquakes influence mobility and social factors.
Natural Disasters significantly influence human mobility, particularly in vulnerable rural areas that struggle to adapt. This study examines the earthquake as a natural disaster, focusing on its impact on individual mobility decisions by exploring households’ experiences during and after the disaster. It also focuses on social factors like family commitments and ties to the place of origin. By investigating the Irpina earthquake in the small municipality of Lioni in southern Italy, the study conducted 19 in-depth interviews. Results indicate that while natural disasters such as earthquakes directly influence mobility decisions, social cohesion and other factors also play a critical role. Moreover, natural disasters such as earthquakes typically lead to short-term internal mobility and some individuals being trapped due to financial or social constraints.