Global hazards
Plate margins and plate tectonics - OCR
Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions affect people all over the world. They are caused by the movement of tectonic plates. There are different types of plate margins where plates interact.
Earthquakes - OCR
Earthquakes are caused by the movement of the Earth鈥檚 crust at plate margins. They can destroy buildings and infrastructure, with devastating and deadly effects.
Volcanoes - OCR
Composite and shield volcanoes are found along plate margins. They have distinctive characteristics and can have both positive and negative effects on people and the landscape.
Tropical storms - OCR
Tropical storms are immensely powerful and can travel up to speeds of 65 km/h. They are made up of rotating, moist air.
How can weather be hazardous? - OCR
Global climate patterns are influenced by a range of different factors, some of which can lead to hazardous extreme weather conditions.
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