Part 2: Optional Themes – Option D – Hazards and Disasters Case studies – Putting them together
Do now – What do I already know?? Time for some critical thinking – answer the following questions and be as honest as possible: ∗ What is a case study? ∗ Why are they so important in Geography? ∗ How do you find out information for research tasks and case studies?
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Task one – Let’s put it together and give it a try.. ….. In my experience the 5 W’s approach always works the best: ∗ Where ∗ When ∗ Why ∗ Who was affected ∗ What
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 its 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? ∗ Always think SEEP when you Categorize the effects/consequences: ∗ 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.
Now that you know the structure you are going to give it a try ∗ Consider the following exam-style question: ∗ Select one tectonic hazard and referring to one or more examples, describe and explain its social and economic effects. [10 marks] ∗ Due date – 4th September 2012