Summarised / concise notes of the theory / general information required for the Hazardous Earth topic for OCR A Level Geography.
Key sub-topics included:
- Structure of the Earth
- Continental Drift
- Plate Boundaries
- Products of Effusive Eruptions
- Characteristics of Explosive & Effusive Eruptions
- Products of Types of Explosive Eruptions
- Strato-Volcanoes
- Shield Volcanoes
- Eruptions at Hot Spots
- Super Volcanoes
- Measuring & Assessing Volcanic Activity
- Hazards Produced by Volcanic Eruptions
- Earthquake Activity
- Assessing Earthquake Energy
- Effects of Earthquakes on Landforms & Landscapes
- Hazards Posed by Earthquakes
- Tsunamis
- Choosing to Live in Tectonically Active Areas
- Exposure & Vulnerability to Tectonic Hazards
- Managing Hazards from Tectonic Activity
- Vulnerability of Buildings
Please note: the major case studies are not included in this document (see the case study resource in my shop), however, smaller case studies have been included throughout this document to help understanding.
Key words have been highlighted. These words and their definitions are included in the definitions resource in my shop.
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