Impacts of earthquakes in a developed and a developing country
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use located examples to discuss the impacts of earthquakes in a developed and a developing country.
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 earthquakes.
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
Tsunamis and landslides are primary impacts of earthquakes because they can cause massive damage to people and property.
Tsunamis and landslides are secondary impacts of earthquakes because they happen as an indirect result of an earthquake. For e.g, ground shaking destabilises slopes, making a landslide more likely, especially if there is then also heavy rain.
Teacher tip
ArcGIS Online features layers that identify key aspects of eruptions, for example hazard risk zoning and evacuation routes.
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 most earthquakes?
Q2.What is the point on Earth's surface directly above the earthquake focus called?
Q3.What is used to measure the strength of an earthquake?
Q4.What is the 'focus' of an earthquake?
Q5.Which plate boundary is most associated with powerful earthquakes?
Q6.What is a major secondary impact of an undersea earthquake?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does earthquake magnitude measure?
Q2.What is the epicentre of an earthquake?
Q3.Which of the following is a primary impact of an earthquake?
Q4.Which of the following is a secondary impact of an earthquake?
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