term1 Definition1term2 Definition2term3 Definition3
Please sign in to your Google account to access your documents:
Primary effects
Injuries or deaths from lava/gas and ash.
Buildings,property and farmland destroyed by lava and mud slides.
Communications and public services disrupted by ash clouds and lava.
Secondary effects
Food/water/shelter shortages.
Spread of disease from poisonous gases and
food/water contamination.
Economic damage.
Social problems.
Advantages of living near volcanoes
Fertile soil after eruptions are good for farming.
Tourism from hot springs, geysers etc.
Tourism businesses decrease unemployment.
Hot water may be used for power.
Minerals near volcanoes can be sold like pumice to benefit the economy.
Disadvantages of living near volcanoes.
Possible deaths/injuries.
Ash clouds may make transport difficult.
Property/businesses may be destroyed.
Expensive repairs.
Disrupted communicationn
Short term responses
Short term aid is often given to poorer countries as they cant't afford preparations in advance.
Specialists teams are sent to find people and fix vital routes/buildings.
Medical teams and sniffer dogs sent.
Poor countries struggle to rebuild quickly.
Long term responses
Help the country and economy re-stabilise. It's also repairing and rebuilding everything that was lost.
Need help typing ? See our FAQ (opens in new window)
Please sign in to create this set. We'll bring you back here when you are done.
Discard Changes Sign in
Please sign in to add to folders.
Sign in
Don't have an account? Sign Up »
You have created 2 folders. Please upgrade to Cram Premium to create hundreds of folders!