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Card 16

Front

Solid matter ejected by a volcano into the air

Back

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Card 17

Front

When the pressure built up in the crust is released

Back

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Card 18

Front

In earthquake prone areas buildings and other structures can be fitted with devices such as shock absorbers

Back

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Card 19

Front

Giant sea waves generated by shallow focus underwater earthquakes, violent volcanic eruptions, underwater debris slides and landslides into the sea

Back

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Card 20

Front

Strategy designed to reduce or eliminate risks to people and property from natural hazards

Back

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Card 21

Front

Rapid rise in sea level in which water is piled up against a coastline to a level far in excess of the normal conditions at high tide

Back

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Card 22

Front

Chemicals sprayed on to fires in order to slow them down

Back

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Card 23

Front

Plants adapted to tolerate fire

Back

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