Tectonic Hazards

Start with the Earth and its plates

The mind map Plate tectonics, earthquakes and volcanoes is a starting point. It covers the Earth's layers, what happens at plate boundaries and the effects of earthquakes on people. Read through its branches first, then use Plate tectonics and associated hazards for a slide-based look at the Earth's structure and plates.

As you study, note the terms you want to remember. The Tectonics flashcards ask about seismic and volcanic hazards, types of crust and plate movement.

Connect hazards and examples

The Tectonic Hazards mind map brings together the Earth's structure, convection currents, plate boundary types and volcanoes. It also includes the Nepal and Sendai earthquakes. Use it to connect the physical processes with named earthquake examples.

For another view of earthquakes, Earthquakes and Volcanoes looks at how they happen. The Tsunamis flashcards ask about causes, effects and responses in an Asian tsunami case study. They offer a way to practice explaining a hazard as well as defining it.

Check what you remember

After studying a map, try the Volcanoes and earthquakes quiz. Its questions include the Earth's layers, volcano types and the ideas of prediction, protection and preparation. Return to the maps or flashcards when a question exposes a term you want to study again.

You can also use the maps and flashcards before the quiz: read a map branch, test yourself on a related card, then check your understanding with the quiz.

Use this section within the unit

Tectonic Hazards is a section of Plate Tectonics and Internal Processes in Geology and earth sciences. The resources here bring plate structure and movement alongside earthquakes, volcanoes and their effects. Pick a resource and use it to build your understanding of the unit.