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Long-Term Responses to Volcanoes

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Long-Term Responses to Volcanic Eruptions

Immediate responses are essential but are only part of the puzzle. In order for an area to recover fully from an eruption, long-term responses are needed. Such responses include:

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Relocation

  • Many people move away (relocate) after a volcanic eruption.
  • Governments may help people do this using resettlement programmes.
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Rebuild infrastructure

  • The area that has been damaged may need rebuilding to allow citizens to return to their homes.
  • Infrastructure like transport, electricity and power may need to be rebuilt.
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Improve local economy

  • There may be government efforts to rebuild the local economy.
    • E.g. tax breaks (subsidies) and encouraging tourists to return may be successful.

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1The Challenge of Natural Hazards

1.1Natural Hazards

1.2Tectonic Hazards

1.3Weather Hazards

1.4Climate Change

2The Living World

3Physical Landscapes in the UK

3.1The UK Physical Landscape

3.2Coastal Landscapes in the UK

3.3River Landscapes in the UK

3.4Glacial Landscapes in the UK

4Urban Issues & Challenges

5The Changing Economic World

6The Challenge of Resource Management

6.1Resource Management

6.2Food

6.3Water

6.4Energy

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