Tectonic Hazards Escape Room

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Tectonic hazards illustration showing earthquake, volcano and tsunami

🔍 Part 1: Decode the Clues

1. Which type of plate boundary is most likely to cause earthquakes?

Divergent boundaries only

Transform boundaries only

All plate boundaries can cause earthquakes

Convergent boundaries only

2. A seismograph reading shows a magnitude 7.2 earthquake. What effects would you expect? (Check all that apply)

Building damage in populated areas

Felt by most people

No noticeable effects

Potential for landslides

3. Which volcanic hazard travels the fastest and poses immediate danger?

Lava flows

Pyroclastic flows

Ash clouds

Mudflows (lahars)

4. Early warning signs of a tsunami include:

Ocean water rapidly receding from shore

Strong earthquake felt near coast

Unusual animal behaviour

Loud roaring sound from ocean

🗺️ Part 2: Scenario Analysis

5. You live in a coastal town and feel a strong earthquake lasting 2 minutes. The ground shakes so hard you cannot stand. What should you do immediately after the shaking stops?

6. A volcano near your city shows these warning signs: increased earthquakes, ground swelling, and gas emissions. List three emergency preparations your community should make:

1. _________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________

7. Fill in the blanks: Tsunamis are most commonly caused by underwater _____________ but can also be triggered by volcanic _____________ or underwater _____________.

8. Explain why building codes and construction standards are important in earthquake-prone areas:

🚨 Part 3: Emergency Response Plan

9. Your group has been tasked with creating an emergency kit for tectonic hazards. List 5 essential items and explain why each is important:

Item 1: _________________ Why: _________________________

Item 2: _________________ Why: _________________________

Item 3: _________________ Why: _________________________

Item 4: _________________ Why: _________________________

Item 5: _________________ Why: _________________________

10. Extension Challenge: Design a 30-second public announcement warning people about an approaching tsunami. Write your script below:

🔓 ESCAPE CODE: Once you've completed all questions, use the first letter of each correct answer from questions 1, 3, and the number from question 2 to unlock your escape!