Tectonic Hazards and Human Settlements
Investigating the social and historical impacts of earthquakes and volcanoes on human populations. Pupils will analyse historic case studies to understand hazard mitigation.
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Investigating the social and historical impacts of earthquakes and volcanoes on human populations. Pupils will analyse historic case studies to understand hazard mitigation.
Key Questions
- How do tectonic boundaries determine the location of earthquakes and volcanoes?
- What historical impacts have major eruptions had on human societies?
- How can communities mitigate tectonic risks?
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