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A hazard is a potential threat to human life and property. A natural hazard can be either hydro-meteorological (caused by climatic processes) or geophysical (caused by land processes). azards occur near plate boundaries. These plates move at different speeds and directions which can cause collisions, earthquakes and vo.
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Geophysical hazards occur near plate boundaries . These plates move at different speeds and directions which can cause collisions, earthquakes and volcanic activity as shown in the map above. Earthquakes can also occur near the middle of plates (called intra-plate ). The
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The Concept of Hazard A hazard is a potential threat to human life and property caused by an event. There are three major types of geographical hazard: Geophysical hazards caused by land processes , majorly tectonic plates (e.g. volcanoes) Atmospheric hazards caused by atmospheric processes
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There are a number of hazards caused by plate tectonics including earthquakes and tsunamis. Earthquakes have both primary effects (such as the destruction of buildings) and secondary effects...
Revision notes on 1.1.1 Global Distribution of Tectonic Hazards for the Edexcel A Level Geography syllabus, written by the Geography experts at Save My Exams.
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions affect people all over the world. They are caused by the movement of tectonic plates. Tectonic hazards can destroy buildings, infrastructure and cause deaths.
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A volcano is a hazard caused by plate tectonics. Volcanic eruptions have both primary effects (such as the destruction of buildings) and secondary effects (such as homelessness).
