Impacts and management of tectonic hazards - managing

Question 1

Why do people live near tectonics hazards

Answer 1

1. volcanoes provide geothermal energy
2. Ash from volcanoes make the soil fertile and good for agriculture
3. cities built before people knew about the hazard
4. minerals found in the lava such as gold, diamonds and zinc
   5.volcanoes and hot springs are tourist attractions providing jobs

Question 2

How does monitoring and prediction reduce the risk from earthquakes

Answer 2

patterns can be predicted on seisometer however cannot be predicted until moments before

Question 3

How does protection reduce the risk from earthquakes

Answer 3

earthquake proof buildings with shock absorbers

Question 4

How does planning reduce the risk from earthquakes

Answer 4

earthquake drills and education of the population and residental homes made earthquake safe

Question 5

How does monitoring and prediction reduce the risk from volcanoes

Answer 5

GPS and satellites monitor changes in the volcano shape
gases escape prior to eruption
eruptions can be predicted

Question 6

How does protection reduce the risk of a volcano

Answer 6

lava can be diverted away from settlements

Question 6

How does planning reduce the risk of a volcano

Answer 6

1. exclusion zones around a volcano
2. evacuation to safe areas
3. emergency supplies stockpiled