Introduction
Tectonic (meaning 'the builder') processes include folding, faulting and warping of rocks to form the major features of earth's surface, such as mountain ranges and ocean basins.
Key hazards which result from these major geological processes and the release of energy from within the earth include earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. These can be sources of much violence and devestation and are known for destroying the landscape, people and property. Such episodes are termed natural hazards which can be defined as;
"An extreme natural event or process that takes place in an area of human settlement and could cause loss of life and damage to economic and environmental systems".
Tectonic (meaning 'the builder') processes include folding, faulting and warping of rocks to form the major features of earth's surface, such as mountain ranges and ocean basins.
Key hazards which result from these major geological processes and the release of energy from within the earth include earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. These can be sources of much violence and devestation and are known for destroying the landscape, people and property. Such episodes are termed natural hazards which can be defined as;
"An extreme natural event or process that takes place in an area of human settlement and could cause loss of life and damage to economic and environmental systems".
2010 Volcanic eruption of Mount Karangetang, Indonesia
2001 Earthquake in Gujarat, India