Impacts of volcanoes in a developed and an emerging country
I can use located examples to assess the impacts of volcanic eruptions in a developed and an emerging country.
- Year 10
- Edexcel B
Impacts of volcanoes in a developed and an emerging country
I can use located examples to assess the impacts of volcanic eruptions in a developed and an emerging 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 volcanic eruptions.
- Different indicators can be considered to assess the significance of primary impacts and secondary impacts.
Keywords
Primary impact - the immediate impacts of a tectonic hazard which are directly caused by it
Secondary impact - indirect effects that occur as a consequence of a tectonic hazard’s primary impacts
Common misconception
Impacts of volcanic eruptions are always more severe in developing and emerging countries than in developed countries.
A lot depends on the eruption type and factors such as population density. Economic impacts are often highest in developed countries because of the higher value of the property impacted by the eruption.
Equipment
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
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