Topic 1: Tectonic Processes and Hazards
Tectonic hazards – earthquakes, volcanic eruptions and secondary hazards such as tsunamis – represent a significant risk in some parts of the world. This is especially the case where active tectonic plate boundaries interact with areas of high population density and low levels of development. Resilience in these places can be low, and the interaction of physical systems with vulnerable populations can result in major disasters. An in-depth understanding of the causes of tectonic hazards is key to both increasing the degree to which they can be managed, and putting in place successful responses that can mitigate social and economic impacts and allow humans to adapt to hazard occurrence.
- Enquiry question 1: Why are some locations more at risk from tectonic hazards?
- Enquiry question 2: Why do some tectonic hazards develop into disasters?
- Enquiry question 3: How successful is the management of tectonic hazards and disasters?
Wider Reading
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Redfern, M. (2013)
A simple summary of the composition of the earth from inner core to exosphere. Good for Tectonics, Water Cycle and Carbon Cycle
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