Management of Tectonic Hazards (OCR GCSE Geography A (Geographical Themes)): Flashcards
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Why volcanic soil attracts people
Why volcanic soil attracts people
Fertile & full of minerals from ash/lava
Energy benefit from volcanoes
Energy benefit from volcanoes
Free geothermal energy
Economic benefit of volcanoes
Economic benefit of volcanoes
Tourist attractions bring visitors & jobs
Monitoring tools for earth movements
Monitoring tools for earth movements
Seismometers & lasers
Remote sensing in volcano monitoring
Remote sensing in volcano monitoring
Satellites detect heat & shape changes
Signs before a volcanic eruption
Signs before a volcanic eruption
Tiny earthquakes, gas escape, shape changes
What tiltmeters monitor
What tiltmeters monitor
Shape changes/tilt in crater from magma
Ease of predicting earthquakes
Ease of predicting earthquakes
Difficult to predict, often without warning
Where earthquakes generally occur
Where earthquakes generally occur
Along plate margins
Land zoning definition
Land zoning definition
Avoiding areas at most risk in future development
Emergency supplies stockpiled
Emergency supplies stockpiled
Blankets & radio sets
Material to withstand earthquakes
Material to withstand earthquakes
Reinforced concrete
Special foundations function
Special foundations function
Absorb earthquake energy
Strengthening existing buildings
Strengthening existing buildings
Steel frames to prevent collapse
Automatic shut-off systems prevent
Automatic shut-off systems prevent
Fires by turning off gas & electricity