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Each group will explain the distribution of the following hazards. Name the areas with highest concentration.

Choose your top 3 factors to explain the distribution. 

1. earthquakes

2. volcanoes

3. mass movements

See interactive map of all active volcanoes

The distribution of geophysical hazards (earthquakes, volcanoes, mass movements)

The relevance of hazard magnitude and frequency/recurrence for risk management

Geophysical hazard risk as a product of economic factors (levels of development and technology), social factors (education, gender), demographic factors (population density and structure) and political factors (governance)

Geographic factors affecting geophysical hazard event impacts, including rural/urban location, time of day and degree of isolation

Homework:

Read N&C, p. 176 to 185