Secondary tectonic hazards? Flashcards

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Fire

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Fires can occur as a result of an earthquake, volcanic eruption, or landslide.

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Flooding

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Flooding can occur when rivers overflow or when a tsunami or debris flow reaches the coast.

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Landslide Damming

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A landslide can block a river and cause a lake to form, which can lead to further flooding.

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Landslide-Induced Tsunamis

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A landslide into a lake or ocean can generate a tsunami.

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Tsunami Runup

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The height that a tsunami wave reaches on land.

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Ashfall / Tephra

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The deposition of ash from a volcanic eruption

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Lava Flows

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The movement of molten rock (lava) from a volcano

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Pyroclastic Flows

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A fast-moving mixture of hot ash, gas, and rock fragments that move down a volcano’s slope.

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Lahars

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A type of volcanic mudflow that can occur when ash and rock fragments mix with water.

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Gas Emissions

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The release of toxic or harmful gases from a volcanic eruption or other tectonic activity.

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Ground Deformation

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Changes in the shape of the ground as a result of tectonic activity, such as uplift or subsidence.

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