type of volcanic hazard Flashcards
1
Q
environemental primary hazard
A
- ecosystems damaged through volcanic hazards
- wildlife killed
2
Q
economic primary hazard
A
businesses and industries destroyed or disrupted
3
Q
social primary hazard
A
- people killed
- homes destroyed from lava/pyroclastic flows
4
Q
political primary hazard
A
-government buildings and other important areas destroyed or disrupted
5
Q
environmental secondary hazard
A
- water acidified by acid rain
- volcanic gases contribute to greenhouse effect
6
Q
economic secondary hazard
A
-jobs lots
-profit from tourism industry
7
Q
social secondary hazard
A
-fires can start - lives at risk
- mudflows or floods
- trauma
- homlessness
8
Q
political secondary effect
A
conflicts - concerning government response, food shortages, insurance etc. §