Tectonic processes and hazards EQ3 key words 0.0 / 5 ? GeographyTectonic processes and hazardsA2/A-levelEdexcel Created by: James_Harrison16Created on: 19-02-20 11:40 Mega-disaster A high magnitude, high impact disaster that affects several countries directly or indirectly. 1 of 8 Multiple hazard zones Places where two or more natural hazards occur 2 of 8 ENSO The El Nino Sother Oscillation - a warm ocean current that replaces the usual cold current of the Pacific coast of South America. 3 of 8 Prediction Knowing when and where a natural hazard will strike on a spatial and temporal scale that can be acted on effectively 4 of 8 Forecasting Provides a percentage chance of a hazard occurring 5 of 8 Seismic gaps Areas that have not experienced an earthquake for some time and are overdue 6 of 8 Cry wolf syndrome Occurs when predictions prove to be wrong so that people are less likely to believe the next prediction and warning and therefore fail to evacuate. 7 of 8 Earthquake kits Boxes of essential household supplies kept in a safe place at home to be used in the days following the earthquake. 8 of 8
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