Managing The Impacts Of Tectonic Hazards
Overview
We cannot stop the plates moving, but we can decide how badly a tectonic event hurts us. The difference between a tragedy and a near miss often lies in the days before and after: did people get a warning, were the buildings strong, was there a plan, and how fast did help arrive? Good management has saved tens of thousands of lives, sometimes from the very same volcano that once seemed unstoppable.
In this lesson you will learn the difference between primary and secondary responses, evaluate the main tools used to reduce risk (monitoring, prediction, protection, planning and technology), and study two detailed named examples: the 2015 Nepal earthquake and the eruption of Mt Pinatubo, where prediction saved thousands of lives.
Objectives
- Primary and secondary responses.
- An evaluation of the strategies and techniques used to manage the impacts of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions: monitoring, prediction, protection, planning and technology.
- One detailed specific example to include: • the causes and impacts of an earthquake on a named country/area • the responses to the earthquake • the strategies and techniques used to manage the impacts of earthquakes.
- One detailed specific example to include: • the causes and impacts of an eruption of a named volcano • the responses to the volcanic eruption • the strategies and techniques used to manage the impacts of volcanic eruptions.
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Congratulations on completing the lesson on Managing The Impacts Of Tectonic Hazards. Now that youve explored the key concepts and ideas, its time to put your knowledge to the test. This section offers a variety of practice questions designed to reinforce your understanding and help you gauge your grasp of the material.
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Use this evaluation section as an opportunity to reinforce your understanding of the topic and to identify any areas where you may need additional study. Don't be discouraged by any challenges you encounter; instead, view them as opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Search and rescue immediately after an earthquake is an example of a: A. secondary response B. primary response C. protection strategy D. prediction method Answer: B
- Which strategy is most reliable for volcanoes but unreliable for earthquakes? A. building codes B. emergency aid C. prediction D. insurance Answer: C
- At Mt Pinatubo in 1991, lives were saved mainly because of: A. lava diversion channels B. monitoring and prediction allowing evacuation C. earthquake-resistant buildings D. international insurance Answer: B
- The 2015 Nepal earthquake occurred at which type of plate boundary? A. constructive B. conservative C. collision D. hotspot Answer: C
- Rebuilding homes and improving building codes after a disaster is an example of a: A. primary response B. monitoring method C. secondary response D. prediction technique Answer: C
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