1
Q
what are hotspots?
A
areas of volcanic activity that are not related to plate boundaries
2
Q
what happens in hotspots?
A
hot magma plumes from the mantel rise and burn through weaker parts of the crust
3
Q
the plume stays in the same place but the…
A
plates continue to move
4
Q
what causes a chain of islands?
A
the plume stays in same place but the plates continue to move
Hazards
flashcards
Decks in class (34)
# Cards
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key terms11
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concept of hazard11
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human responses to hazards10
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the park model18
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the hazard management cycle6
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structure of the earth16
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plate tectonic theory5
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different plate boundaries10
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destructive plate boundaries3
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constructive plate boundaries7
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conservative plate bounadry2
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hotspots4
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volcanic hazards18
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type of volcanic hazard8
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response and risk management to volcanic risks7
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seismic hazards17
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types of seismic hazard8
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response and risk management to seismic hazards7
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storm hazards14
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types of storm hazard8
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response and risk management to storm hazards1
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Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami17
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sea floor spreadin5
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Paleomagnetism7
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wildfire hazards - conditions12
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wildfire hazards - causes5
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wildfire hazard effects7
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wildfire prevention2
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hurricane Katrina0
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Nyiragongo - volcanic erruption 200218
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Eyjafjalljokull - iceland - volcanic irruption -april 20107
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East African Rift System0
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Multi-hazardous environment - Philippines52
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australian wildfires of 2009 - black Saturday bushfires34
