Reducing risks from tectonic hazards

Question 1

Monitoring

Answer 1

Using scientific equipment to detect warning signs

Question 2

Prediction

Answer 2

Using historical evidence and monitoring scientists can make predictions about when and where tectonic hazards may happen

Question 3

Protection

Answer 3

Designing buildings that will withstand tectonic hazards

Question 4

Planning

Answer 4

Identifying and avoiding places most at risk

Question 5

Monitoring ( Volcanoes )

Answer 5

Seismographs to detect and record earthquakes
Tiltometers to monitor ground deformation
Gravity meters to measure changes in in density
Instruments to monitor gas emotions and changes in water chemistry

Question 6

Monitoring ( earthquakes )

Answer 6

Siesmometers if found will alert public to find shelter and for transportation to slow down
2011 people in Sendai had a 15 second warning.

Question 7

Prediction ( Volcanoes )

Answer 7

In 2010 scientific monitoring showed earthquake activity under the E - 15

Question 8

Prediction ( Earthquakes )

Answer 8

Impossible

Question 9

Protection ( Volcanoes )

Answer 9

Divert lava flow
create stronger infrastructure to then have cash less likely to collapse roofs and create gd windows

Question 10

Protection Earthquakes

Answer 10

Automatic shutters
shock absorbers
walls reinforced with steel and concrete to reduce movement
Open areas to evacuate to

Question 11

Planning Volcanoes

Answer 11

Hazard maps help 500 million
Using past evidence

Question 12

Planning Earthquakes

Answer 12

shakemaps show the ground shaking. this can help security secure important fragile places like a hospital or school