a GIS contains digital maps that allow us to see and understand geographical patterns

geographical information that can be added to a digital map

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Earthquakes GIS video 2

Using digital maps to identify patterns of earthquakes around the world

Geography

The causes of earthquakes

Measuring earthquakes

The location of major earthquake zones

Earthquakes and tsunamis: Honshu, Japan, 2011

Preparing and responding to earthquakes

People and earthquakes: Turkey, 2023

This unit provides a foundation for 'Coasts: Diversity and change', which investigates very different physical processes and their impact on people and the environment.

This builds on 'Mountains and volcanoes: What, where and why?', extending and deepening pupils’ understanding of Earth processes, focusing on tectonic plates, earthquakes and their impact on people and the environment. 

This unit explores the causes and effects of earthquakes. Pupils learn where and why they occur, how they are measured, and what can be done to prepare for and respond to them. Case studies include Japan (2011) and Turkey (2023).

Earthquakes: how do they change the world?

helps you to see geographical patterns easier

controls satellites and tells them where to fly

creates personal weather forecasts for each user

What does a geographic information system do?

If each of these locations were impacted by an earthquake of the same size, which would be most likely to see the biggest impact on people?

Most earthquakes take place on or near plate {{}}, but some smaller earthquakes can happen away from plate boundaries.

Which of these factors affect the impact of an earthquake on people?

What tool on the Geography Visualiser helps us to find out how far away an earthquake is?

a map you can view on a computer, tablet, or phone

the sudden shaking of the ground caused by movements of the Earth's crust

a violent eruption of magma caused by pressure under the Earth's crust

a huge storm that brings lots of rain and strong winds

9.2: the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami

Magnitude is a measure of the size of an earthquake. Put these earthquakes in order of magnitude, from the smallest to the largest.

The Earth's crust is split into large ...

it allows us to watch videos of earthquakes

it add layers of information to help us identify patterns and risk areas

it allows us to see what weather patterns cause earthquakes

Why might GIS help us to study earthquakes?

Which of these can happen as a result of earthquakes?

Starter Quiz

What is a digital map?