Geomorphic Hazards

What can come up when a volcano erupts?

• Ash

• Steam

• Lava

• Rock

These two hazards can commonly occur together

• Volcanic Eruption

• Earthquake

• Tsunami

• Cyclone

These two types of hazards can occur together

• Landslide

• Earthquake

• Bushfire

• Cyclone

Types of geomorphic hazards

• Avalanche

• Tsunami

• Bushfire

• Flooding

This type of volcano is very steep and tall

• Shield Volcano

• Cone Volcano

This type of Volcano has a gentle slope and is usually not very tall

• Shield Volcano

• Cone Volcano

The name of volcanoes that occur in the middle of a tectonic plate

• Cone Volcano

• Shield Volcano

• Magma leak

• Hot Spot

How are volcanoes formed?

• Tectonic plates rubbing together

• Tectonic plates pulling apart

• Tectonic plates colliding and one is forced into the mantle

• Tectonic plates colliding and both are forced into the mantle

What does Tsunami mean in Japanese?

• Large Wave

• Harbour Wave

• Coastal Wave

• Destructive Wave

Tsunamis are caused by…

• Sea floor earthquake

• Waves building in height

• Undersea trenches

• Bad weather