the likelihood or chance of being affected by a natural hazard, such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption

techniques used to reduce hazard risk, including monitoring and prediction and planning and preparation

techniques used to detect and record indicators of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

Reducing risks from earthquakes and volcanoes

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about natural and tectonic hazards, their location, causes and effects. Pupils learn about the different types of hazard before focusing on earthquakes and volcanoes. Pupils will learn about tectonic processes, hazard impacts and the options for mitigation and adaptation.

Natural and tectonic hazards

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Constructing buildings with flexible foundations

What is one way to reduce the risk of earthquakes?

Monitor volcanic activity and issue warnings

Which of the following is a method to prepare for volcanic eruptions?

Earthquakes are caused by weather changes

Plate margins are constantly moving at the same rate

Why can't scientists accurately predict when an earthquake will happen, even though we know where plate margins are?

What is a common feature of earthquake-resistant buildings?

A naturally occurring event that causes harm

Which of the following is an example of a tectonic hazard?

Which of the following can be a secondary effect of an earthquake?

By creating conditions that worsen the impact

How do human activities increase the risk of natural hazards?

What is the point on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates called?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz