Geologic Hazards

Question 1

takes place when loosely-packed, water-logged sediments at or near the ground surface lose their strength in response to strong ground shaking

Answer 1

Liquefaction

Question 2

something that has potential to harm you

Answer 2

hazard

Question 3

the likelihood of a hazard causing harm

Answer 3

risk

Question 4

four geologic hazards

Answer 4

fault-related/seismic, mass movement, volcanic hazards

Question 5

what are the processes of fault-related/seismic hazards?

Answer 5

ground acceleration (earthquake), ground rupture, liquefaction, differential settlement (unstable ground is tilted), landslides, fault creep, lateral spread, tsunami, seiches

Question 6

what are the processes of mass movement?

Answer 6

landslides, creep, subsidence, settlement

Question 7

what are the processes of volcanic hazards?

Answer 7

lava flow, debris flow and avalanche, pyroclastic flow, lahar, lateral blast, bombs and ballistic projectiles, ash fall, tsunami, flooding, volcanic gases, volcanic earthquakes

Question 8

most destructive volcano eruption in the philippines

Answer 8

mayon volcano (1814)