Management of Tectonic Hazards (AQA GCSE Geography): Flashcards
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Why is soil around volcanoes good for farming?
Why is soil around volcanoes good for farming?
Fertile & full of minerals from ash & lava
Energy source from volcanoes
Energy source from volcanoes
Free geothermal energy
Economic benefit of volcanoes to local area
Economic benefit of volcanoes to local area
Tourist attractions bring visitors & jobs
Equipment monitoring earth movements for early warning
Equipment monitoring earth movements for early warning
Seismometers and lasers
What satellites detect on volcanoes
What satellites detect on volcanoes
Heat & changes to volcano's shape
Function of tiltmeters
Function of tiltmeters
Monitor crater where magma builds up
Can earthquakes be easily predicted?
Can earthquakes be easily predicted?
No, difficult to predict
Where earthquakes generally occur
Where earthquakes generally occur
Along plate margins
Benefit of predicting volcanic eruptions
Benefit of predicting volcanic eruptions
Allows time to evacuate
What is land zoning?
What is land zoning?
Planning to avoid areas at most risk
MAR emergency supplies
MAR emergency supplies
Blankets and radio sets
Material for earthquake-resistant buildings
Material for earthquake-resistant buildings
Reinforced concrete
How to strengthen existing buildings vs quakes
How to strengthen existing buildings vs quakes
Steel frames
Purpose of automatic shut-off systems
Purpose of automatic shut-off systems
Prevent fires (turn off gas & electricity)