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Geography Smith = Hazards = Plate Tectonics 🌋 > General Info > Flashcards

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Geophysical hazards (3)

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Volcano
Earthquake
Landslide

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Atmospheric hazards (5)

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Cyclone
Sandstorm
Thunderstorm
Tornado
Hurricane

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Hydrological hazard (3)

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Flooding
Tsunami
Avalanche

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Factors affecting vulnerability (7)

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Magnitude
Location
Time of day
Wealth level
Education
Frequency
Natural factors
Population density

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Benefits of living near a hazard (5+)

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Resources = sulphur from volcanoes
Tourism
Beauty
Poverty
Fertile soil = lava = breaks down + weathers = new rocks + minerals

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Risk equation

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Hazard x vulnerability to hazard divided by the capacity to cope

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Geography Smith = Hazards = Plate Tectonics 🌋 (6 decks)

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