Give 3 examples of hazard resistant design in developed countries.
Cross bracing to prevent tower blocks from falling inwards, deep foundations, structure that allows movement, shock absorbers, shatter resistant glass
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What materials do buildings need to become resistant?
Hollow bricks, triangular roofs, pillars, foundation rods, mesh and cement corners
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Why do earthquakes have less impact on HIC's?
They have money to prepare for events by building hazard resistant buildings, shelters, and have better developed emergency services to handle the event
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Why are earthquakes more destructive then volcanic eruptions?
More people tend to live in the areas where eathquakes occur, volcanic eruptions are easier to predict, the impacts of earthquakes are more destructive
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Give 3 examples of hazard resistant design in developed countries.
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Cross bracing to prevent tower blocks from falling inwards, deep foundations, structure that allows movement, shock absorbers, shatter resistant glass
Card 3
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What materials do buildings need to become resistant?
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Card 4
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Why do earthquakes have less impact on HIC's?
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Card 5
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Why are earthquakes more destructive then volcanic eruptions?
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