Online Geography Resources

Activities - Constructing a Case Study

Date

Less Developed Locations

Resources

Where did it happen?

• A written description of the location.
• A map of the location including points of geographical interest.
• Can you produce a sketch map of the location?

When did it happen?

• Date.
• Time (local).
• Duration.
• Include the sequence of events to show the speed of onset and the pace of management and recovery.

Why did it happen?

• The physical conditions that caused the hazard
• If the hazard is tectonic - what is it's tectonic setting?
• If the hazard is metrological - what metrological conditions caused the hazard?

Who was affected by it happening?

• What were the effects/consequences of the hazard event?
• Categorize the effects/consequences as being (SEEP):
  • Social
  • Economic
  • Environmental
  • Political

What happened?

• Describe the management of the hazard event - before, during and after?
• Planning, preparation, prediction, hazard mapping, evacuation, warnings.
• Help with recovery, aid - local, regional and international, role of NGOs.
• Finally - produce a one paragraph summary of the hazard event.

Review and Homework Task