Living with tectonic hazards

Question 1

Management strategies can…

Answer 1

reduce the number of people killed, injured made homeless or unemployed.

Question 2

Monitoring

Answer 2

Networks of seismometers and lasers monitor earth movements. This helps with early warnings and evacuation.

Question 3

Prediction

Answer 3

Cannot be reliably predicted but can be forecast which areas should prepare.

Question 4

Protection

Answer 4

Buildings can be build to with stand earthquakes(reinforced concrete). Strengthen the buildings by wrapping pillars in steel frames. Automatic shut-off switches of gas end electricity supplies to prevent fire.

Question 5

Planning

Answer 5

Future developments can be planned to avoid the areas most at risk. Emergency services can train and prepare. Educate people what they should do. Planning evacuation routes. Emergency supplies can be stockpiled.