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Restless Earth: Tectonic Hazards · Autumn Term

Tsunamis: Formation and Mitigation

Explore the causes and characteristics of tsunamis and evaluate strategies for early warning and coastal protection.

Key Questions

  1. Explain the geological processes that generate tsunamis.
  2. Assess the effectiveness of tsunami warning systems.
  3. Design a coastal protection plan for a community vulnerable to tsunamis.

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Geography - Tectonic HazardsKS3: Geography - Human Geography: Risk Management
Year: Year 9
Subject: Geography
Unit: Restless Earth: Tectonic Hazards
Period: Autumn Term

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