6. california 1994

The Northridge Earthquake, California, 1994LO: To know an example of an earthquake in an MEDC

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Links to the syllabus

• This is your example of an MEDC earthquake

Where is California?

USA Earthquake Hazard Risk Map

What does this map show about earthquakes in the USA?

Tectonic SettingOn your blank map label on:•The San Andreas Fault•The direction of the movement of the plates•Three big cities: San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego•The epicentre of the Northridge Earthquake (shown by the star)THEN: Describe Northridge’s Tectonic Setting in the box.

The San Andreas Fault is a fault line made up of many

segments. Any of them could move at any time.

So, why would people live there?• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l01KuG0V

U5U• Watch this clip and jot down some bullet

points as to why people would still live in the earthquake-prone state

What happened?• Use the orienteering cards around the room to

take notes into your 4 boxes about what happened in Northridge in 1994 (DON’T COPY!)Extension: How do you think the time of day and date

may have affected the death toll?

Exam Question CornerChoose a tectonic event: Northridge Earthquake 1994Explain the natural processes which caused this event and how human activities affected the impact of the natural hazard. (8 marks)

Helpful phrases:‘this meant that’‘as a result’‘consequently’Facts & Figures!

Case study will be marked using 3 levelsIf no valid names area = Max L2, 5 marks maximum for valid ideas aboutprocesses and impact0 marks No evidence submitted or response does not address the question.Level 1: [1-3 marks] Basic explanation of processes causing the hazard or effects of humans on the impact of the hazard.Demonstrates limited relevant knowledge and information. Written work contains mistakes in spelling, grammar and punctuation, which sometimes hinder communication.Level 2: [4-6 marks] Explanation of processes causing the hazard and effects of humans on the impact of the hazard with limited development. Demonstrates some relevant knowledge based on a range of factual information and evidence. Written work is legible and spelling, grammar and punctuation are mostly accurate. Meaning is communicated clearly.Level 3: [7-8 marks] Thorough and developed explanation of causes of the hazard and effects of humans on the impact of the hazard – specific to particular event. Demonstrates thorough knowledge based on a full range of relevant factual information and evidence. Written work is legible and spelling, grammar and punctuation are accurate. Meaning is communicated very clearly.

Radio News Report

• Write a quick 30-second radio news report to sum up what happened on 17/1/94. Include facts and figures where you can