Living with Tectonic Hazards · Physical Systems
Earthquakes and Risk Management
Evaluating the causes of earthquakes and the effectiveness of various strategies used to mitigate their impact on urban environments.
Key Questions
- 1What factors determine the level of destruction caused by a seismic event?
- 2How can technology and engineering reduce the vulnerability of cities in earthquake zones?
- 3Why do some communities recover faster than others after a major tectonic disaster?
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
MOE: Living with Tectonic Hazards - S3MOE: Earthquake Hazards - S3
Level: Secondary 3
Subject: Geography
Unit: Living with Tectonic Hazards
Period: Physical Systems
Suggested Methodologies
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