Examples of management of earthquake hazards
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand how earthquakes are managed differently at contrasting locations.
Key learning points
- Management can reduce the impacts of earthquake hazards.
- Management involves short-term relief and long-term planning, preparation and prediction.
- Earthquake hazards may be managed differently at contrasting locations.
Keywords
Management - techniques used to reduce hazard risk, including short-term relief and long-term planning, preparation and prediction
Common misconception
Japan’s tsunami evacuation failed because it had not invested in a tsunami warning system.
Japan had invested in a tsunami warning system, but due to how close the epicentre was, there were only 30 minutes before tsunami waves arrived, meaning that not everyone was evacuated safely. The height of the tsunami was not accurately predicted.
Teacher tip
Reminder: although Oak has resourced both, students study *either* volcanic hazards *or* earthquake hazards for this part of the Edexcel B specification.
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 causes an earthquake?
Q2.What is the point inside Earth where an earthquake begins called?
Q3.What is the name of the point on Earth’s surface directly above the focus?
Q4.Which instrument is used to measure earthquakes?
Q5.Which scale is commonly used to measure the magnitude of an earthquake?
Q6.Which of the following is a primary effect of an earthquake?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What is one way buildings can be made more resistant to earthquakes?
Q2.Which of these is a long-term response to an earthquake?
Q3.What can be done before an earthquake to reduce risk?
Q4.Why did many people in Japan still lose their lives in the 2011 tsunami despite having a tsunami warning system?
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