Managing Geological Hazards
Geology · Year 11 · Earth Hazards and Resources · 4.º Período

Managing Geological Hazards

Pupils will evaluate the risks associated with geohazards such as landslides, tsunamis, and sinkholes. They will explore methods for predicting and mitigating these events to protect human populations.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsGCSE Geology Subject Content 3.10.1: Geohazard risk assessmentGCSE Geology Subject Content 3.10.2: Mitigation and management of hazards

About This Topic

Pupils will evaluate the risks associated with geohazards such as landslides, tsunamis, and sinkholes. They will explore methods for predicting and mitigating these events to protect human populations.

Key Questions

  1. How can the risk of landslides be reduced?
  2. What warning systems exist for tsunamis?
  3. How do human activities exacerbate geological hazards?

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