Possible Synoptic Links

Question 1

How might hazards negatively impact sense of place?

Answer 1

Severe primary and secondary impacts reduce quality of life e.g. homes destroyed or increased disease e.g. cholera

Question 2

What is the PAR model?

Answer 2

Population and Release model
shows how characteristics of hazards and place connect to create disaster

Question 3

What does the PAR model show as important?

Answer 3

• socio-economic context
• nature of the hazards
• pressure from context and hazards
• release of pressure reduces vulnerability

Question 4

How could hazards link to inequality?

Answer 4

inequality leads to disparities in access to healthcare, education, training and healthcare
can affect resilience and vulnerability

Question 5

Why might people be attached to a place at risk of hazards?

Answer 5

• cultural significance
• opportunities for farming and tourism

Question 6

Give an example of a volcano with cultural significance?

Answer 6

Mount Merapi in Java, Indonesia
considered a sacred mountain

Question 7

Give an example of a volcano with farming opportunities?

Answer 7

Surrounding areas Mt Vesuvius, former tephra deposits

Question 8

Give and example of a volcano with tourism

Answer 8

Iceland (eg Eyjafjallajökull)