Theoretical frameworks: predication, impact and management of tectonic hazards (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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How much warning time before earthquake shockwaves arrive?
How much warning time before earthquake shockwaves arrive?
Up to a minute before
Can we predict exact timing of earthquakes?
Can we predict exact timing of earthquakes?
No - remains impossible
Key characteristic of volcanoes for monitoring
Key characteristic of volcanoes for monitoring
Fixed location, can be constantly monitored
4 measurements used in volcano monitoring
4 measurements used in volcano monitoring
Gas emissions, tremors, bulging flanks, magma composition
Oceans with operational tsunami warning systems
Oceans with operational tsunami warning systems
Pacific and Indian Oceans
Mitigation in hazard management
Mitigation in hazard management
Actions to decrease vulnerability before hazard
Preparedness in hazard management
Preparedness in hazard management
Ways communities adapt to live with hazard
Resilience in hazard management
Resilience in hazard management
Ability to resist, cope, adapt, recover from hazard
Response in hazard management
Response in hazard management
Actions during and after to decrease impacts
Recovery in hazard management
Recovery in hazard management
Restoring infrastructure, temporary housing, relocation