Tectonic Hazards: Earthquakes and Volcanoes
Students explore the geological mechanisms behind earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. They analyse the relationship between plate boundaries and hazard zones.
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Students explore the geological mechanisms behind earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. They analyse the relationship between plate boundaries and hazard zones.
Key Questions
- How do plate tectonics drive volcanic and seismic activity?
- What factors determine the severity of an earthquake?
- How do tsunamis form and propagate across oceans?
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