Physical 1 - Tectonics

Question 1

What events are classed as Tectonic Events?

Answer 1

• Earthquakes
  
  • Tsunami
  • Volcanic Eruptions

Are all examples of tectonic events

Question 2

What is a Tectonic Hazard?

Answer 2

A Tectonic Hazard is when an event become lazy a threat or a Hazard to a vulnerable population

Question 3

What makes a Hazard become a Tectonic Disaster?

Answer 3

A Hazard becomes a disaster when there is a significant impact from the event.
I.e. There is a massive loss of life or lots of, economic, damage done.

Question 4

Describe Degg’s Disaster model:

Answer 4

Degg’s Disaster model helps explain why natural disasters occur.

It shows that a Disaster is the overlap of a natural hazard and a vulnerable population, using a Venn Diagram