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6. california 1994

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Ed Brodhurst

A powerful earthquake struck Southern California early this morning, causing widespread damage and loss of life. The 6.7 magnitude quake was centered in the community of Northridge, just outside of Los Angeles. It struck at 4:30 am local time, when many people were still asleep. The shaking caused buildings and highways to collapse. Over 20,000 residences were destroyed. Tragically, 57 people lost their lives in the disaster. Estimates put financial losses from the quake in the billions. Emergency responders are working around the clock to rescue trapped individuals and provide aid to those displaced. More aftershocks are expected in the

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Check that you know our key words from our topic so far by unscrambling these anagrams (Tip: the amount of the words in the anagram does not show how many words there are!) OVAL CON A QUARK THEE SERVICED TUT CONVICTS TRUE CLEAN TIN TON BACON BLOC VIN SCARCITY FLOP OWL SEA AIR NU A BAD REFUELING PHOTO QUIRK MEMORISE SET VOLCANO EARTHQUAKE DESTRUCTIVE CONSTRUCTIVE CONTINENTAL VOLCANIC BOMB PYROCLASTIC FLOW EURASIAN EARTHQUAKE PROOF BUILDING SEISMOMETER
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?
6. california 1994
Tectonic Setting On 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 Northridges 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 (DONT COPY!) Extension: How do you think the time of day and date may have affected the death toll?
Exam Question Corner Choose a tectonic event: Northridge Earthquake 1994 Explain 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 levels If no valid names area = Max L2, 5 marks maximum for valid ideas about processes and impact 0 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

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6. california 1994

  • 1. Check that you know our key words from our topic so far by unscrambling these anagrams (Tip: the amount of the words in the anagram does not show how many words there are!) OVAL CON A QUARK THEE SERVICED TUT CONVICTS TRUE CLEAN TIN TON BACON BLOC VIN SCARCITY FLOP OWL SEA AIR NU A BAD REFUELING PHOTO QUIRK MEMORISE SET VOLCANO EARTHQUAKE DESTRUCTIVE CONSTRUCTIVE CONTINENTAL VOLCANIC BOMB PYROCLASTIC FLOW EURASIAN EARTHQUAKE PROOF BUILDING SEISMOMETER
  • 2. Links to the syllabus This is your example of an MEDC earthquake
  • 4. USA Earthquake Hazard Risk Map What does this map show about earthquakes in the USA?
  • 6. Tectonic Setting On 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 Northridges 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.
  • 7. 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
  • 8. What happened? Use the orienteering cards around the room to take notes into your 4 boxes about what happened in Northridge in 1994 (DONT COPY!) Extension: How do you think the time of day and date may have affected the death toll?
  • 9. Exam Question Corner Choose a tectonic event: Northridge Earthquake 1994 Explain 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!
  • 10. Case study will be marked using 3 levels If no valid names area = Max L2, 5 marks maximum for valid ideas about processes and impact 0 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.
  • 11. 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