Earthquake hazards: ground motion, liquefaction and tsunamis; when a hazard becomes a disaster

What this note covers

1. How an earthquake produces ground motion
2. Liquefaction, landslides and other secondary hazards
3. Tsunamis: generation and behaviour
4. Tsunami case studies and impacts on the biosphere
5. When a hazard becomes a disaster
6. Exam technique for earthquake and tsunami questions

6 sections · 11 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes