Tectonic hazards occur when the Earth's crust moves. For example, when the plates move, friction can cause them to become stuck. Tension builds until the plates release, which leads to an earthquake. Climatic hazards occur when a region has certain weather conditions, for example heavy rainfall can lead to flooding.
What are three tectonic hazards?
tectonic hazards what are they?
- Volcanoes - these occur when hot magma is forced to the Earth's surface through fissures and cracks in the Earth's crust.
- Earthquakes - these most commonly occur when two tectonic plates move against each other. ...
- Tsunamis - caused by the rapid displacement of water.
What are examples of tectonic hazards?
The boundaries of tectonic plates are locations where movement creates a series of tectonic events such a earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis.
