Impacts of earthquakes in a developed and a developing country
I can use located examples to discuss the impacts of earthquakes in a developed and a developing country.
- Year 10
- Edexcel B
Impacts of earthquakes in a developed and a developing country
I can use located examples to discuss the impacts of earthquakes in a developed and a developing country.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Primary impacts are immediate and caused directly by the tectonic hazard.
- Secondary impacts are indirect impacts and occur in the hours, days and weeks after the hazard.
- There is a range of reasons why primary and secondary impacts may differ between two earthquakes.
Keywords
Magnitude - a measure of the energy released by an earthquake
Epicentre - the point on Earth's surface that is directly above where an earthquake happens underground
Common misconception
Tsunamis and landslides are primary impacts of earthquakes because they can cause massive damage to people and property.
Tsunamis and landslides are secondary impacts of earthquakes because they happen as an indirect result of an earthquake. For e.g, ground shaking destabilises slopes, making a landslide more likely, especially if there is then also heavy rain.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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