Name two secondary hazards of earthquakes (4)

Firstly, the aftermath of an earthquake can create an environment where disease spreads due to the close proximity of those gathered after losing homes (creates densely populated communities, especially in less developed nations). Another secondary hazard is a tsunami, where after plates converge (and the oceanic plate subducts the continental plate), water is forced up creating a powerful wave which grows higher as the water gets shallower.

JA

Related Geography GCSE answers

All answers ▸

Explain the formation of a waterfall


Outline the advantages and disadvantages of one named hard engineering river flood management strategy. (6 marks)


Describe and give one reason for the global distribution of volcanoes.


Deforestation has both environmental and economic impacts. Define deforestation, any environmental impacts and economic causes of deforestation.