Living with Natural Hazards
Exploring how communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
Key Questions
- Analyze the strategies communities use to mitigate the risks of living near volcanoes.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of early warning systems for earthquakes and tsunamis.
- Design an emergency preparedness plan for a school in an earthquake-prone area.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
Suggested Methodologies
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