Science helps predict natural hazards like earthquakes by studying tectonic plate movement to determine areas of high seismic risk. Monitoring systems like SCIGN use GPS to track plate movement and help prevent earthquakes. Knowing the risk of hazards allows people to make decisions to protect themselves, such as taking shelter, while human development in hazardous areas can turn disasters into greater catastrophes if buildings are not constructed to withstand hazards. Preparing infrastructure and emergency responses can minimize the consequences of hazards when they do occur.

1. Science helps us predict hazards
Due to the study of tectonic plates movement we get to know which
zones in the world tend to have a higher seismic risk.
Some of the countries around a seismic zone have an advanced
system to prevent earthquakes.
● One method to prevent earthquakes is the SCIGN system, which
consists in monitoring the tectonic plate's movement by using a
GPS.

2. Knowing hazard risk can help people make decisions
● By knowing the
earthquake's risks people
can make decisions when
it comes to protect
themselves or take a
shelter.

3. Linkages exist between natural hazards
Volcanic eruptions.
Tsunamis.
Faults.

4. Humans can turn disastrous events into catastrophes
Humans can turn disastrous events
into catastrophes by building
buildings or nuclear power stations.

5. CITY

6. FIELD

7. Consequences of hazards can be minimized
Earthquake consequences can be minimized by :
I. Using seismic shock absorbers.
II. Setting up the buildings so they can deal with the
earthquakes.
III.Having a good emergency system.