Tectonic Hazards, 2.6- Reducing the risk of tectonic Hazards

Question 1

What are the four types of management strategies for reducing the risk of tectonic hazards.

Answer 1

Monitoring, Prediction, Protection, Planning

Question 2

Monitoring

Answer 2

Using scientific equipment to detect warning signs of events such as volcanic eruptions.

Question 3

Prediction

Answer 3

Using historical evidence and monitoring, scientists can make predictions.

Question 4

Protection

Answer 4

Designing buildings that will withstand tectonic hazards

Question 5

Planning

Answer 5

Identifying and avoiding places most at risk.

Question 6

How can Monitoring reduce the risk of a Volcanoes?

Answer 6

As magma rises through a volcano it gives a number of warning