Case study at local scale of a specified place in a hazardous setting: physical nature of the hazard, how economic/social/political character reflects the hazard and community response to risk
You need a detailed case study of one specific place that faces a natural hazard. You must know the hazard itself, the community living with it, and how that community responds to the risk.
Real World
Montserrat's Soufrière Hills volcano has erupted continuously since 1995, burying Plymouth (the former capital) under metres of ash and pyroclastic material. The remaining population in the north of the island has adapted through exclusion zones, monitoring systems, and UK government financial support.
Exam Focus
Use located detail — place names, dates, and statistics — to access the higher mark levels in any case study question.
Essay Framework
Use PEEL to structure every paragraph. Tap each step for guidance and an example.
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