A21 Acronyms Flashcards

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Wegeners Evidence

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RCF

Rock, Age Type and Structure
Climatology
Fossil Distribution

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Later Evidence PT

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RAPE

Ocean Floor Relief
Agency of seabed
Paleomagnetism
Global Distribution of Earthquakes

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Hazards

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LLPPTJ

Lahars
Lava Flow
Poisonous Gas
Pyroclastic Flow
Tephra & Ash clouds
Jökulhlaups

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4
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Socioeconomic Benefits of Volcanic Activity

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FTM

Fertile Soils Support Agri
Tourism
Mineral Creation and Extraction

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5
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Env benefits Volcanic Activity

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LG

Land Creation
Geothermal Activity

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Waves

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PSL

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Impacts of EQ

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SLT

Seismic Shaking
Liquefaction
Tsunamis

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8
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Predict Seismic Events

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SD

Seismic Gap Theory
Dilation Theory

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9
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Liquefaction Impacts

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FUWSM

Foundations of buildings compromised

Underground pipes may burst

Upward water pressure allow water enter buildings - water damage

Sloping ground may slide along liq material causing cracks and fissures - destroy structures

manhole covers lifted

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10
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Types of Irrigation

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GSD

Gravity
Spray
Drip

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Env problems Irrigation

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WESSRR

Waterlogging
Ecological Damage
Soil Salinisation
Stagnant Water
Reduced River Flow
Reduce Groundwater, Overland Flow and Rivers & lakes

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