Types of Natural Hazards
Geography: AQA GCSE, topic 1.1.2
Types of Natural Hazard
Natural hazards are split into geological and meteorological hazards.
Geological hazards
- Geological hazards are caused by the Earth and its tectonic plate movements.
- Earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, and avalanches are all examples of geological hazards.
Meteorological hazards
- Meteorological means involving the weather, atmosphere or climate.
- Heatwaves, bushfires, hurricanes/typhoons, and extreme weather caused by climate change are all examples of meteorological hazards.
Test yourself on Types of Natural Hazards
What type of hazard are earthquakes and volcanoes examples of?
Which of these are examples of geological hazards?
Select the correct statement for each pair.
Why are earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides and avalanches all classed as geological hazards?
What are the four examples of geological hazards caused by tectonic plate movements?