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Decks in this class (11)

1.1 Introduction to hazards
What is the definition of a hazard,
What is a natural hazards,
What is a disaster
19  cards
1.2 Plate tectonic theory
What is plate tectonic theory,
Who created the earliest plate te...,
What is some geological evidence ...
16  cards
1.3 Landforms and plate movements
What are the 3 kinds of plate bou...,
What is a constructive plate boun...,
What is a mid ocean ridge and how...
19  cards
1.4 The impact of volcanic activity
What scale do we use measure the ...,
How can we measure the frequency ...,
How can we manage a hazard
25  cards
2.1 Seismic hazards (and mutlihazard environment)
Define an earthquake,
Why do earthquakes happen,
Which 2 things effect an earthqua...
31  cards
2.2 Managing seismic hazards
How can we predict seismic hazards,
How can we prevent seismic hazards,
What is earthquake protection def...
21  cards
3.1 Tropical storms
What is a tropical storm,
What are the requirements needed ...,
How exactly does a tropical storm...
28  cards
4.1 Wildfires
What are the 2 main types of fire,
Which factors influence the natur...,
What are the natural ignition sou...
29  cards
JUST CASE STUDIES
Give context for the montserrat e...,
What were the primary human impac...,
What were the primary responses o...
32  cards
Volcanos
What are the 2 types of volcanos,
What are the characteristics of a...,
What are the characteristics of a...
3  cards
Statistical techniques
What are the advantages and disad...,
Give,
What are the advantages and disad...
11  cards

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