T1-living With Tectonic Hazards Flashcards
Geothermal energy
Energy from steam or hot water produced from hot or molten underground rocks.
Fertile soil
Soil that is rich in minerals from weathered lava which is good for growing crops
Precious metal mining
Retrieval of gold, silver and copper ores which are hosted in volcanic rocks
Precious gems mining
Diamonds, rubies, agates are produced as a result of lava flows.
Tourism
Tectonic landscapes attract tourists to countries such as Japan to see volcanoes like Mount Fuji
Therapies
Spas and beauty treatments attract visitors and locals for mineral rich mud baths and hot springs to places like Iceland where the Blue Lagoon is a world famous attraction.
Wine
The fertile soils on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius near Naples produces fine wines.
Infrequent hazards
Some areas have not been impacted for centuries and locals have never experienced the hazard.
Management
Risks have been prepared and planned for and therefore minimized.
Family history
Generations have lived in the same area and see no reason to move
Employment opportunities
Many jobs in tourism, agriculture and mining attract workers.
Preparation
Monitoring and land use planning make people feel safe from the hazard.
