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Enquiry question 3: How successful is the management of tectonic hazards…
Enquiry question 3: How successful is the management of tectonic
hazards and disasters?
Understanding
the complex
trends and
patterns for
tectonic disasters
helps explain
differential
impacts.
Tectonic mega-disasters can have regional or even global
significance in terms of economic and human impacts.
( 2004 Asian tsunami, 2010 Eyafjallajokull eruption in
Iceland (global interdependence) and 2011 Japanese tsunami
(energy policy
case studies
2004 Asian Tsunami
2010 Eyafjallajokull Iceland global interdependence
Japanese Tsunami energy policies
define mega -disaster
impacts of a mega disaster
economic
human
The concept of a multiple-hazard zone and how linked
hydrometeorological hazards sometimes contribute to a
tectonic disaster ( the Philippines).
case studies
the Philippines
California
what is a multiple hazard area?
what is a hydrometeorological hazard?
Tectonic disaster trends since 1960 (number of deaths,
numbers affected, level of economic damage) in the context
of overall disaster trends. (6); research into the accuracy and
reliability of the data to interpret complex trends
Theoretical
frameworks can
be used to
understand the
predication,
impact and
management of
tectonic hazards.
The importance of different stages in the hazard management
cycle (response, recovery, mitigation, preparedness).
(P: role of emergency planners)
Use of Park’s Model to compare the response curve of hazard
events, comparing areas at different stages of development.
Prediction and forecasting (P: role of scientists) accuracy
depend on the type and location of the tectonic hazard
Tectonic hazard
impacts can be
managed by a
variety of
mitigation and
adaptation
strategies, which
vary in their
effectiveness.
Strategies to modify vulnerability and resilience include
hi-tech monitoring, prediction, education, community
preparedness and adaptation. (F: models forecasting
disaster impacts with and without modification)
Strategies to modify the event include land-use zoning,
hazard – resistant design and engineering defences as well as
diversion of lava flows. (P: role of planners, engineers)
land use zoning
diversion of lava flows
engineering defenses
Strategies to modify loss include emergency, short- and
longer-term aid and insurance (P: role of NGOs and
insurers) and the actions of affected communities
themselves.