Geological Hazards

Question 1

Are phenomena (natural or man-made)
which poses a threat to people, animals,
properties & environment

Answer 1

Hazards

Question 2

Are naturally occuring events
that directly or indirectly impact
the geology of the Earth.

Answer 2

Geologic Procesess

Question 3

Are extreme natural events or
phenomena that poses threat to
life & property

Answer 3

Geologic Hazards

Question 4

related to natural conditions, although some may be due to human activities.

Answer 4

Geologic Hazards

Question 5

Is the minimal to rapid shaking of the
ground due to the movements of rocks
along faults on Earth’s crust

Answer 5

Earthquake

Question 6

Earthquake (4 causes)

Answer 6

Plate move
rock breaks
energy release
earthquake

Question 7

Earthquake Hazards

Answer 7

Ground shaking
surface faulting
landslide
liquefaction
tsunamis

Question 8

Occurs when magma is released
from a volcano

Answer 8

Volcanic Eruption

Question 9

Volcanic Hazards

Answer 9

Tephra
Pyroclastic Flow
Lahar
Lava flows and Domes
Poisonous Gasses

Question 10

This is a natural hazard but human activities
may speed up or trigger its occurrences

Answer 10

Landslide

Question 11

human activities trigger landslide

Answer 11

Overloading Slope
Mining
Land Use (Construction)
Excavation/Displacement of rocks
Quarrying
Land Pollution/Land Degradation
Cutting Trees