Multiple hazard hotspots

you need to know about both the Philippines and California as examples of multiple hazard hotspots. Use the template provided to create case study sheets for these two areas.

There is a lot of information on the web to help you. A sample to start with is here:

• Disaster information from the Philippines
• An excellent PowerPoint on the Philippines
• An excellent map of the Philippines
• Specifics on the natural hazards faced by California
• A good summary of the issues facing California
• Another good starting point for California
• More from USGS on California


• Search here for the region you have chosen and you will get a list of hazards
• Go here for excellent maps for ALL countries and the hazards which affect them

That should be plenty to start with!

Some good general interest sites

Some good new websites have come to our attention in the last few days:

• BBC Scotland has a good 'Bitesize' site with information and case studies on flooding, migration and hazards.


• Another BBC Scotland site has information on coastal pressures which is good for the AS course.


• SEPA has a good animation which shows areas of Scotland at risk from flooding. Type in your postcode to see if you are likely to get wet!
• A fantastic simulator which allows you to control the flood policies of the UK

Sand dune succession AS investigation

A few links to help with the investigation into the human impact on the sand dune ecosystem at Blackwaterfoot, Arran.

A presentation on the sand dune system at Studland, Dorset. Another based on a Scottish example. This best site from the Field-Studies Council with details of sand dune ecosystems.