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9.10 - Earthquakes in The Caribbean

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  • ✓explain why earthquake threat is widespread across the Caribbean
  • ✓connect earthquake hazards to real impacts on people, the economy and services
  • ✓use Caribbean examples to show how a hazard becomes a disaster
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Many students believe earthquakes are ‘someone else’s problem’. However, in the Caribbean, the islands are near active faults and plate boundaries, making them susceptible to earthquakes. A single strong earthquake can cause widespread damage.
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Many students believe earthquakes are ‘someone else’s problem’. However, in the Caribbean, the islands are near active faults and plate boundaries, making them susceptible to earthquakes. A single strong earthquake can cause widespread damage.
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