A physical as well as a human dimension should be included
where appropriate.
Relevant G. M. T.s should be studied and applied.
1. what is meant by 'a natural hazard' ?
· definition of 'natural' and 'hazard'
· description of main features associated with :-
volcanic eruptions
earthquakes
tropical storms
flood.
2. distribution of and patterns associated with natural hazords
as defined above:-
· location
· description of areas generally affected
· general causes of the hazard i.e.:-
earthquakes / volcanoes (simple plate tectonics)
tropical storms (formation of low pressure and significance of
sea temperatures)
drought (rainfall persistently below average)
flood (sudden rise in river or sea levels)
3. two case studies (to include one weather and one non -
weather related hazard).
Each hazard should include :-
· underlying causes of hazard
· impact on the landscape
· impact on the population
· effectiveness of prediction and / or the role of aid
agencies
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