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Tectonic hazards are events caused by the Tectonic plates below the Earth's crust colliding with each other, moving against each other, moving apart or the oceanic less dense plate being subducted under the continental plate. For example, Earthquakes, Volcanoes and Tsunami's.
The most well known tsunami is the boxing day 2004 Asian tsunami, which claimed over 200,000 lives. A well known earthquake is the Sichuan Earthquake, which occured in may 2008, in China.
To be classified as a hazard the event must be able to result in death, injury, or property damage.
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Who named the tectonic plates tectonic and why?
harry hess named the tectonic plates but I'm not sure why =/
What is a tectonic cycle?
It is when the tectonic plates form and grow older.
Earthquakes occur mainly allong the edges of?
Tectonic plates and fault lines created by the movement of tectonic plates.
What isn't a tectonic plate boundary?
Any area where two or more tectonic plates do not touch each other is a not a tectonic plate boundary.
What are the countries in the tectonic plate?
all countries are on tectonic plates because everything on the surface of the earth is on tectonic plates. be more specific with your questions.
What does tectonic hazards mean?
tectonic hazards are where two plates rub together
What are some natural hazards of Japan?
Earthquakes. Japan lies on a tectonic boundary.
What type of hazards a person might expect at continental to continental crust coinvergent b oundaries?
Such hazards you may expect at tectonic plate boundaries are Earthquakes, Volcanoes and/or Tsunamis.
Describe the natural hazards that result from east Asia's location at the meeting point of three tectonic plates?
polution, volcanoes and earthquakes
Is a tsunami a tectonic hazards?
Um... not sure what you mean by 'tectonic harzards' however, a tsunami IS caused by tectonic plates. As the plates move, if an earthquake appears underwater, a lot of water will be displaced. The water will rush away from the area where the earthquake occured. When it hits land a tsunami appears. Hope that helps.
What is a terrestrial hazard?
A Tectonic Hazard is caused where two plates meet, these plates are platforms of rock that move on the convewction currents created by the earths core; they are known as tectonic plates. Tectonic hazards are the most obvious in the form of volcanoes and earthquakes, however they can also be other events that are linked to Earthquakes and volcanoes such as tsunamis.
What state two immediate responses in managing tectonic hazards?
Earthquake/volcano ermergancy funds good communication system detailed plan for dealing with eruptions emergancy supply of food evacuation plans
What is the difference between a tectonic hazard and a tectonic event?
a tectonic hazard is a disaster caused by the moving of tectonic plates.....anda tectonic activity is the moving of tectonic plates........
What are the hazards associated with cooling of food?
biological hazards, chemical hazards, ergonomic hazards, and physical hazards
How occupational hazards are classified?
Classifications for occupational hazards include physical hazards, chemical hazards, and biological hazards. Psychosocial hazards and mechanical hazards are the other two classifications.
How are direct hazards different from indirect hazards?
indirect hazards are hazards that have immediate affect, while direct hazards are hazards that is caused by something else before it affects
What are the large thin plates that move relative to one another on the outer surface of earth called?
They are called tectonic or lithospheric plates.
