impacts that occur instantly and as a direct result of the earthquake or volcanic eruption

impacts that follow as a consequence of the earthquake or volcanic eruption in the hours, days and weeks that follow

action taken during and immediately after a hazard event that focuses on surviving the hazard and providing short-term relief

action that focuses on rebuilding after the tectonic hazard and reducing risks from future hazards

Primary and secondary effects and responses to tectonic hazards

Geography

This unit teaches pupils about natural and tectonic hazards, their location, causes and effects. Pupils learn about the different types of hazard before focusing on earthquakes and volcanoes. Pupils will learn about tectonic processes, hazard impacts and the options for mitigation and adaptation.

Natural and tectonic hazards

Depiction or discussion of famine, disease, natural disasters.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

The long-term environmental changes after the hazard

The immediate impacts caused directly by the hazard event

The recovery actions taken by governments

What are primary effects of tectonic hazards?

Which of the following is an example of a secondary effect of a volcanic eruption?

It is caused by underwater earthquakes displacing water

The earthquake directly generates giant ocean waves

The earthquake increases ocean temperature, creating waves

It happens at the same time as the earthquake

Why is a tsunami considered a secondary effect of an earthquake?

It helps people evacuate quickly and provides resources for relief

How does preparation help reduce the impact of tectonic hazards?

What is the point inside the Earth where an earthquake starts?

Which type of plate margin causes earthquakes but not volcanoes?

Oceanic plate sinking beneath continental plate

Which scale measures earthquake magnitude?

What type of boundary created the Mid-Atlantic Ridge?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

Starter Quiz