Where do Earthquakes and Volcanoes Occur? | AQA GCSE Geography | Tectonic Hazards 4
This topic video looks at where earthquakes and volcanoes occur, introducing plate margins, the Ring of Fire and hot spots.
This topic is part of the AQA GCSE Geography course - Paper 1: Unit 1A - The Challenge of Natural Hazards
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VIDEO TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction to the topic of where earthquakes and volcanoes occur in relation to plate margins.
00:44 - Explanation of the three types of plate margins: constructive, destructive, and conservative.
01:24 - Examples of earthquake and volcano occurrences at specific plate margins, such as the west coast of North and South America and the margin between the Pacific Plate and the Eurasian Plate.
02:02 - Mention of hot spots, areas outside plate margins that experience tectonic activity, with Hawaii as a famous example.
VIDEO SUMMARY
This video discusses the occurrence of earthquakes and volcanoes. It highlights that these events are concentrated at plate margins. The three types of plate margins are explained, along with examples of earthquake and volcano occurrences at specific locations. Additionally, the concept of hot spots is introduced, featuring Hawaii as a well-known example of tectonic activity outside plate margins.
KEY TERMS IN THE VIDEO
earthquakes, volcanoes, plate margins, constructive margins, destructive margins, conservative margins, hot spots, specific locations, tectonic activity, Hawaii.
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