Tectonic Processes and Hazards

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Tectonic Processes and Hazards is a key topic in the Edexcel A-Level Geographyspecification. This topic covers plate tectonics, volcanic and seismic hazards.

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Earth structure Continental and oceanic crust Lithosphere and asthenosphere Plate tectonic theory development Evidence: continental fit Evidence: geological sequences Evidence: fossil records Evidence: paleomagnetism Sea floor spreading Convection currents Slab pull and ridge push Divergent/constructive boundaries Mid-ocean ridges Rift valleys Convergent/destructive boundaries Oceanic-continental collision Oceanic-oceanic collision Continental-continental collision Conservative/transform boundaries Hot spots and mantle plumes Causes of volcanic eruptions Types of volcanic eruption Effusive vs explosive eruptions Volcanic landforms Shield volcanoes Stratovolcanoes Calderas Primary hazards: lava flows Primary hazards: pyroclastic flows Primary hazards: tephra/ash Secondary hazards: lahars Secondary hazards: tsunamis Volcanic gases Supervolcanoes Causes of earthquakes Shallow vs deep focus Seismic waves Earthquake measurement Primary hazards: ground shaking Secondary hazards: liquefaction Secondary hazards: landslides Secondary hazards: tsunamis Magnitude and intensity Speed of onset Duration Areal extent Spatial predictability Frequency Hazard perception Risk management strategies Prediction and forecasting Mitigation and adaptation Community preparedness Building design Land use planning Emergency response Contrasting volcanic events Contrasting seismic events

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