Fragile Systems II

Question 1

which wave hazard is most affected by climate change?

Answer 1

storm surges

Question 2

which hazard is least affected by climate change?

Answer 2

earthquakes

Question 3

impacts of warming: waves

Answer 3

• warmer sea surface temps = more hurricanes
• stronger winds
• higher sea levels
• more coastal erosion

Question 4

impacts of warming: earthquakes

Answer 4

changes in groundwater distribution and glacial unloading
-> can be source of SMALL earthquakes

Question 5

impacts of warming: landslides

Answer 5

increased rainfall can cause more landslides
ex/ undercutting from rivers

Question 6

impacts of warming: volcanoes

Answer 6

release alot of CO2 SO2
-> cools atmosphere

Question 7

direct impacts of warming

Answer 7

• sea surface temps and lakes are warming
• arctic sea ice, glaciers, permafrost melting
• sea level rising
• seawater becoming more acidic
• heavier rainfall cause flooding
• increasing extreme drought
• more frequent heat waves