MONITORING, PLANNING, PROTECTION AND PREDICTION

What are examples of monitoring for earthquakes

difficult to monitor

What are examples of prediction for earthquakes

if an earthquake hasn't happened in a while there is a chance of one happening, with high risk

What are examples of protection for earthquakes

steal bars, prism buildings, shock absorbers

What are examples of planning for earthquakes

evacuation plans

How do steal bars reduce the risk of earthquakes

sway during earthquakes to balance the building

How do prism buildings reduce the risk of earthquakes

large base, can't be easily collapsed, buildings collapsing are one reason for many people dying

How do shock absorbers reduce the risk of earthquakes

rubber that absorbs earth tremors, stops buildings from being collapsed

Why do people live in dangerous zones

Farming, jobs, hazards are monitored, tourism, infrequency in tectonic hazards

Why is farming a reason to live in dangerous zones

Lots of nutrients in volcanic material
Ash and debris fall onto land
Nutrients find their way onto soil
Make soils fertile
Agriculture is a major source of income

Why is tourism a reason to live in dangerous zones

Many hazardous areas have a well developed tourism industry
Live in these areas for work in tourism
Ireland: Eyjafjallajökull Volcano
Visit hotsprings heated by geothermal energy

Why is monitoring a reason to live in dangerous zones

Major advances in technology for tectonic hazards
Warning systems + Better building design
Buildings are more hazard proof (safer)

Why is infrequency a reason to live in dangerous zones

Some of the largest cities are near tectonic management
San Francisco in USA (last one was in 1857)
Many people do not want to give up their area's lifestyle + culture
Tectonic Hazards appear infrequently

What are examples of monitoring for tropical storms

Satellite technology

What are examples of prediction for tropical storms

Computer modelling + Monitoring

What are examples of protection for tropical storms

Sea walls
Storm drains
Reinforced power lines, doors and windows
Stilts

What are examples of planning for tropical storms

Hazard mapping
Evacuation routes
Raising awareness

How does satellite technology reduce the risk of tropical storms

Tracks cloud formations
Monitor areas where tropical storms usually happen
Can route the path tropical storms may take

How does computer modelling reduce the risk of tropical storms

Can predict routes
Can see intensity
Become more reliable when storm gets closer

How does sea walls reduce the risk of tropical storms

Block storm surges

How does storm drains reduce the risk of tropical storms

Divert water after high levels of rainfalls, decreases risk of flooding

How does stilts reduce the risk of tropical storms

Higher on ground to decrease flooding risk

How does reinforced power lines, doors and windows reduce the risk of tropical storms

Resistance to high winds

How does hazard mapping reduce the risk of tropical storms

Identify areas most at risk and take action
Important buildings (hospitals) are built away high risk areas

How does evacuation routes reduce the risk of tropical storms

Evacuation routes and warning systems ensure population is prepared for a storm and will be alerted when one is coming (hurricane sirens signal to people that they must take shelter)

How does raising awareness reduce the risk of tropical storms

If community is aware of risk they face from tropical storms they can lower risk by planning in advance (getting important supplies)