Examples of management of volcanic hazards
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe how volcanoes are managed differently at contrasting locations.
Key learning points
- Management can reduce the impacts of volcanic hazards.
- Management involves short-term relief and long-term planning, preparation and prediction.
- Volcanic hazards may be managed differently at contrasting locations.
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 short-term relief and long-term planning, preparation and prediction
Common misconception
People in developing countries are less prepared because they lack understanding of volcanic hazards.
People in developing countries have expert understanding of volcanic hazards and local communities are fully aware of hazards. Management problems are often due to lack of resources for effective prediction, preparation and relief.
Teacher tip
There are amazing drone videos of the 2024 eruptions in Iceland available on YouTube and expert information on the Icelandic Met Office website. 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.Which type of plate margin is most likely to experience explosive volcanic eruptions?
Q3.Which scale measures the magnitude of an earthquake?
Q4.What is a secondary hazard of a volcanic eruption?
Q5.Which of these is an immediate response to an earthquake?
Q6.Where do most earthquakes and volcanoes occur?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Which of the following is a method used to predict volcanic eruptions?
Q2.Why is monitoring gas emissions important in volcanic hazard management?
Q3.How do evacuation plans help reduce volcanic risk?
Q4.People in developing countries are less prepared because they lack understanding of volcanic hazards. Which statement best challenges this misconception?
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