Reducing the impacts of volcanoes 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? GeographyRock landscapes and processesGCSEOCR Created by: TheOnlyLCreated on: 11-06-13 21:05 Prediction Volcanoes can be roughly predicted from tell-tale signs. Tiny earthquakes, escaping gas and changes in shape of the volcanoe (e.g. bulges). Predictions gives people time to evacuate and so it reduces the number of deaths and injuries. 1 of 4 Planning Future developments, e.g. new houses - reduces the number of buildings destroyed. firebreakers can be made to reduce the spreak of fires. energency services can train and prepare for disaters. Governments can plan evacuation routes to get away from the volcano quickly and safely. 2 of 4 Building techniques Buildings can't be designed to withstand lava flows or pyroclastic flows but they can be strengthened so they're less likely to collapse. lava can be diverted away from some builginh using barriers. 3 of 4 Education Governments and other organisations can educate people on how to evacuate if a volcano erupts. people can be told how to make a survival kit. 4 of 4
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