E X P L A N A T I O N O F E A R T H Q U A K E S ,

V O L C A N O E S A N D H O T S P O T S

TECTONIC LANDSCAPES

SPECIFICATION DETAIL

• 3.1b The reasons why earthquakes and volcanoes

occur where they do, through an explanation of

plate tectonics and hotspots.

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• To understand the processes that cause plate

movement.

• Explain how earthquake and volcanic eruption

hazards occur.

• To understand how hotspots form.

WHY DO THE PLATES MOVE?

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• To understand the processes that cause plate

movement.

• Explain how earthquake and volcanic eruption

hazards occur.

• To understand how hotspots form.

WHAT OCCURS WHEN THE PLATES MOVE

Plates moving: Here

EARTHQUAKES

• How to earthquakes occur: Here

VOLCANO

• Hot rock: Here

• How do volcanoes occur: Here

• Interactive diagram: Here

TASK, PG. 61 INTERACTIONS

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• To understand the processes that cause plate

movement.

• Explain how earthquake and volcanic eruption

hazards occur.

• To understand how hotspots form.

HOT SPOTS : HAWAII

GALAPAGOS: HERE

LEARNING OBJECTIVE

• To understand the processes that cause plate

movement.

• Explain how earthquake and volcanic eruption

hazards occur.

• To understand how hotspots form.