Tectonic Processes and Hazards key words 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyTectonic processes and HazardsASEdexcel Created by: sophie000Created on: 27-02-18 15:01 Subduction Zones Broad areas where two plates are moving together 1 of 10 Paleomagnetism Results from magna locking in the Earth's magnetic polarity when it cools 2 of 10 Hazards These are natural events that threaten or actually cause injury and death, as well as damage and destruction to property 3 of 10 Disasters These occur when hazards have a significant impact on vulnerable populations 4 of 10 Vulnerability The ability of a community to cope with the impacts of a hazards 5 of 10 Governance The way a country, city, company etc is run by the people in control 6 of 10 Hazard hotspots These locations are extremely disaster prone for a number of reasons 7 of 10 Water Column The area of seawater from the surface to the sea floor 8 of 10 Hazard mitigation Strategies meant to avoid, delay or prevent hazard events 9 of 10 Hazard adaptation Strategies designed to reduce the impacts of hazard events 10 of 10
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