IGCSE Geography: Living With Natural Hazards

Slide 1: Why do people live in hazardous areas?

Slide 2: Where in the World? What is the hazard?

Slide 3: Where in the World? What is the hazard?

Slide 4: Where in the World? What is the hazard?

Slide 5: Sukanto Debnath If it happens, it happens, and it’s all part of living in this area Fatalistic Approach

Slide 6: DavidDennis Hazards are a part of everyday life which we try and live with. We know hazards happen, but continue to live in this area because it has many advantages. Acceptance Approach

Slide 7: renfield Events can be prevented and warnings given. The area has been made safer with modern technology so even if a disaster occurs few people will be affected Adaption Approach

Slide 8: Benefits of living near unstable plate margins: Good physical and economic opportunities. The opportunity for intensive agriculture. The opportunity for mineral extraction. The opportunity to generate energy. The development of tourism.