Reducing risks from earthquakes and volcanoes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why people continue to live in areas at risk from tectonic hazards and how management can reduce the effects of a tectonic hazard.
Key learning points
- People continue to live in areas at risk from a tectonic hazard.
- Monitoring and prediction can reduce the risks from a tectonic hazard.
- Protection and planning can reduce the risks from a tectonic hazard.
Keywords
Hazard risk - the likelihood or chance of being affected by a natural hazard, such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption
Management - techniques used to reduce hazard risk, including monitoring and prediction and planning and preparation
Monitoring - techniques used to detect and record indicators of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Common misconception
Because we know the location of plate margins, scientists can predict when earthquakes will happen.
While scientists can identify areas that are at high risk of earthquakes, exact predictions for when and where an earthquake will occur (or what magnitude it will be) are not possible.
Teacher tip
Use real-world case studies to show how simple measures - like evacuation plans and building design- make a massive difference in disaster outcomes.
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 is a natural hazard?
Q2.Which of the following is an example of a tectonic hazard?
Q3.What causes volcanic eruptions?
Q4.Which of the following can be a secondary effect of an earthquake?
Q5.How do human activities increase the risk of natural hazards?
Q6.What is the point on Earth's surface directly above where an earthquake originates called?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is one way to reduce the risk of earthquakes?
Q2.Which of the following is a method to prepare for volcanic eruptions?
Q3.Why can't scientists accurately predict when an earthquake will happen, even though we know where plate margins are?
Q4.What is a common feature of earthquake-resistant buildings?
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