An example of effects and responses to a tectonic hazard in an LIC
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a named example to discuss the effects and responses to a tectonic hazard in an LIC.
Key learning points
- In January 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Haiti in the Caribbean, one of the world's poorest countries.
- The earthquake was caused by slippage at the conservative margin between the Caribbean plate and North American plate.
- Primary and secondary effects of the disaster caused the deaths of more than 220 000 people.
- Haiti's position as an LIC influenced its immediate and long-term responses and their effectiveness.
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
The extreme destruction in Haiti was the result of the earthquake magnitude being unusually powerful.
The earthquake had a magnitude of 7.0, which is not unusually powerful. The high death toll and destruction were due to Haiti’s poor infrastructure, weak building regulations and lack of preparedness, not just the earthquake’s strength.
Teacher tip
Once students have notes on both their HIC and their LIC (or NEE) example, they can compare the effects and responses using an exam-style question, such as: To what extent do the responses to a tectonic hazard vary between areas of contrasting wealth? Use two named examples in your answer.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the acronym LIC stand for?
Q2.What are tectonic plates?
Q3.What is the main cause of an earthquake?
Q4.Which of the following can be a secondary effect of an earthquake?
Q5.What is formed at a convergent plate boundary?
Q6.How do tectonic plates move?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010?
Q2.Which of the following was a primary effect of the 2010 Haiti earthquake?
Q3.Why did the 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti in 2010 cause such extreme destruction?
Q4.How did the earthquake affect the population of Haiti?
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