Tectonics Flashcards
1
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What the 2 risk calculations?
A
-Risk = Hazard x Vulnerability/ Capacity to cope
-Risk = Hazard x vulnerability
2
Q
What are the headings of the PAR model? [4]
A
-Root Causes
-Dynamic Pressures
-Unsafe Conditions
-Natural Hazards
3
Q
What are 4 ways of measuring tectonic events?
A
-Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI)
-The Modified Mercall Scale
-Moment Magnitude Scale
-Richter Scale
4
Q
What is the VEI scale?
A
It measures the explosiveness of a volcanic eruption
5
Q
What is the modified mercalli scale?
A
It measures the destructiveness of an earthquake
6
Q
What is the moment magnitude scale?
A
Measures the amount of energy released in an earthquake
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