Managing hazards

managing/predicting hazards

attempting to forecast when and where a natural disaster will occur based on current knowledge and recording physical changes

example of predicting an earthquake

Seismologists detect radon gas in soil and water which escape from fissures

planning for hazards

actions taken to enable communities to respond to and recover from natural disasters

example of planning for an earthquake

education and national drills

protection from hazards

actions people take before a hazard strikes to reduce its impact

example of protection from an earthquake

strengthening buildings

earthquake proof building characteristics (3)

flexible panels on steel structure, computer controlled roof weights to counteract swaying, rubber shock absorbers

benefits of living near volcanoes ( 5)

cheaper cost of living, tourism = jobs, geothermal energy = cheap electricity, mining for minerals, and fertile farming

benefits of living in an earthquake zone (5)

cheaper cost of living, tourism = jobs, lots of resources at plate boundaries eg. oil, minerals, planning and preparation reduces risks, and major earthquakes are infrequent