USING HAZARD MAPS, IDENTIFY

AREAS PRONE TO HAZARDS

BROUGHT ABOUT BY
EARTHQUAKES,VOLCANIC
ERUPTIONS AND LANDSLIDES
LEARNING OBJECTIVES

.Use hazard maps to identify the

areas prone to hazards brought
about by earthquakes,volcanic
eruptions and landslides.
Natural Disasters and its Hazards

Geological processes can

cause natural disaster such
as earthquakes,volcanic
eruptions and landslides.
Hazardous to humans,other
organisms,and to the
environment.
Hazard Maps

Used to identify areas that are prone

to hazards brought by natural disasters.

There are different types of hazard

maps depending on the natural disaster
Areas Prone to Earthquakes

Areas present along faults

Active faults are potentially
dangerous
Active faults are mapped using
seismology
Areas Prone to Earthquakes
Philippine Institute of
Volcanology and Seismology
or PHIVOLCS is responsible
for monitoring earthquakes in
the country.
Identification of areas that
are at high risk for
earthquakes is based on
seismicity.
Here are some areas that are prone to
Earthquake in the Philippines

-Metro Manila and surrounding

regions,such as Bulacan,Rizal,and
Cavite experience moderate to high
seismic activity due to their proximity
to major active faults like the west
valley fault.
Areas Prone to Volcanic Eruptions

Pacific Ring of Fire – has

highly active volcanoes due to
plate movement
Areas near volcanoes are
very prone to eruption hazards
Dangers and hazards depends
on the type of volcano
Here are some places in the Philippines
that are prone to Volcanic Eruptions

-Mount Mayon in Albay province is

one of the most active and iconic
volcanoes in the Philippines,
known for its frequent eruptions
and lava flows.
-Taal Volcano in Batangas
province is another highly active
volcano. It had a significant
eruption in 2020, producing
ashfall and generating
hazardous volcanic gases
Areas Prone to Landslides
Mountainous or highly elevated
Areas that are deforested and
have soft and uncompact soil
Areas that receive more
frequent intense rainfall,
earthquakes, and volcanic
eruptions
Here are some places in the Philippines
that are prone to landslides

-The Cordillera Administrative Region,

particularly areas like Benguet,
Mountain Province and Ifugao are
prone to landslides due to their
mountainous terrain and heavy
rainfall.
SUMMARY
- Hazard maps are used to identify
areas that are prone to hazards
brought by natural disasters
-There are different types of hazard
maps depending on the natural
disaster.
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