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Tectonic Hazards
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Name the boundary type when explaining hazards.
Key Facts
- Magnitude measures energy released; intensity describes impacts.
- Secondary impacts like tsunamis often cause most damage.
- LICs tend to have higher death tolls due to weaker buildings.
- Long-term responses include rebuilding and improved monitoring.
Key Equations
Risk = hazard x vulnerability
Topics Covered
Plate Boundaries
What you need to know
- •Earthquakes and volcanoes occur at destructive, constructive, and conservative margins.
Exam Tips
- Always name the boundary type and the plates involved.
Case Study Impacts
What you need to know
- •Primary impacts are immediate; secondary impacts are knock-on effects.
Exam Tips
- Use specific statistics from your named example.
Key Terms
Magnitude
The size of an earthquake on a scale like moment magnitude.
Vulnerability
How exposed people and assets are to harm.
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Common Exam Questions
Explain two differences between primary and secondary impacts of a tectonic hazard.
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Model Answer
Primary impacts are immediate damage and injuries; secondary impacts include fires, tsunamis, and disease outbreaks.
What examiners want to see
- ✓Clear definitions and two developed points.
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