With reference to a range of tectonic hazards explain why knowledge of physical processes is vital in
understanding their occurrence and impacts.
(70 marks)
Potentially relevant ideas and points:
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There are many complex causes of tectonic hazards.
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Human knowledge about natural processes is constantly growing
and expanding.
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Development is a significant factor in the impact of tectonic hazards.
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People can use their understanding of the processes to predict the
nature and extent of different tectonic hazards.
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Nature is unpredictable.
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Tectonic hazards are not always well understood by the people who
face them.
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If people understand the physical processes cause a tectonic
hazard they can adapt their behaviour so as to reduce the loss
burden.
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Access to knowledge about natural processes and the technology to
monitor them is unequal.
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Human understanding of natural processes is incomplete.
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If people understand the physical processes that cause a tectonic
hazard they can modify their vulnerability.
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Many tectonic hazards are well understood by scientists and
geographers.
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A tectonic hazard is produced by the interaction of human activity and
tectonic processes.
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People do not always perceive a natural process to pose a hazard
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The magnitude of tectonic hazards is stable.
Select those that you think are relevant and provide case study examples to illustrate each little point.
Can you sort these into two or more BIG points which are relevant to the title?