Systems - Our planet aims to be in a state of equilibrium, what happens when something changes?
Processes and Causality - How do hazards occur? What is the impact of those hazards?
Scientific and Technological Innovation - How can we survive hazards? What innovations have been created to allow humans to live in 'danger' zones?
Hazards are a result of systems not being in balance. Scientific and technological innovations allow people to live in dangerous areas and survive the consequences of hazard events.
What is a natural disaster?
How do the key natural disasters of plate tectonics, flooding, drought and a tornado occur?
What problems do natural disasters bring to an area?
Why do people put themselves at risk and live in dangerous areas?
Where is the safest place to live in America?