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GCSE Geography · key term
An earthquake or volcanic eruption that could harm people, property or infrastructure.
Used by AQA, Edexcel and OCR
Specification 3.1.1.2 · Paper 1
A potentially damaging event caused by processes involving the Earth's crust, such as an earthquake or volcanic eruption.
Revise: Effects and Responses to Tectonic HazardsA tectonic hazard can harm people, damage buildings and disrupt everyday life. Its effects are what happens because of the event; its responses are the actions people take to deal with those effects.
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Paper 1
A natural event associated with earthquakes or volcanic activity that can harm people or damage property.
Revise: Primary and Secondary Impacts of Tectonic HazardsA tectonic hazard becomes a disaster when it harms people and damages the places and services they depend on. Its impacts include damage to property, such as homes, schools and roads, and effects on people, such as injury, homelessness and loss of income.
Specification 1.2b · Paper 1, Paper 3
An event caused by movement of the Earth's crust that threatens people, property or livelihoods.