PMT - response and risk management of volcanic hazards

Question 1

what are the four parts of the response and risk management cycle of volcanic hazards?

Answer 1

prevention

preparedness

mitigation

adaptation

Question 2

what does prevention of a volcanic hazard include?

Answer 2

cant be prevented

just dont be near it so dont build near it

Question 3

what does preparedness of a volcanic hazard include?

Answer 3

monitoring activity

education on the volcanoes in the area so people know what to do

evacuation procedures

training response teams

Question 4

what does mitigation of a volcanic hazard include?

Answer 4

direct intervention to the volcano: concrete blocks to steer the lava away from the areas at risk

strengthen buildings at risk of mudflow or ash pile up

evacuation zones

mitigating effects on health by having emergency aid and rescue

Question 5

what does adaptation of a volcanic hazard include?

Answer 5

move away from the area

capitalise areas eg tourism

changing professions so you’d be less likely to be affected by the volcanic hazard