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Interpret the map and classify the different regions about their earthquake risk using the legend.

Interpret the map and classify the different regions about their earthquake risk using the legend.

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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Author:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
Publisher:Edward J. Tarbuck, Frederick K. Lutgens, Dennis G. Tasa
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Interpret the map and classify the different regions about their earthquake risk using the legend. OCHA Regional Office for Asia Pacific PHILIPPINES: Natural Hazard Risks OCHA Issued: 01 March 2011 Regional Office for Asia Pacific Seismic, Volcanic and Tropical Storm Risk Legend All Natural Hazard Risks O OCHA office or presence The bar chart shows the degree of exposure to natural hazards and the percentage of area afected (per country). Tsunami and stom surges are a threat to coastal regions, particularly guits, bays, and estuaries. Babuyan Claro Country capital Major town or city ADidicas International boundary doy Ette Region Boundary REGION I A Holocene volcano Tsunami Hazards CAR Storm surge REGON I Tsunami Tsunami and Storm surge Earthquake Intensity (C) 2009, Munich Reinsurance Company, Munich Re Geo Risks Research Department Modified Mercalli Scale RECION IV Degree -V REGION I Pinatbo Car Degree V Sarvtexian Degree VII I Degree VIll | Degree IX-XII Maoile Hin Calarce Tropical Storm iIntensity Saffir-Simpson Scale ayon One: 118-153 kmh Bulusan |Twa: 154-177 kmh REGION IV | Three: 178-209 kmh Four: 210-249 kmh Five: 250+ kmh Cran RE ON VIII lohs REGIC VI l Hicolid Earthquae intensity zones indicate where there is a 2O% probabiity that degrees of intersity shown on the map will be esceeded in s0 years Cantagn cets Tropical storm intensity zones indicate where there isa 10N probablity of a storm of this intersity striking in the next 10 years. Storm Season: June to Dec REGION VI Peak month: August Camigu Map Doc Name: REGION XIT OCHA PHHazard_v2_110606 Creation Date: 22 March 2011 REGNIX Projection/Datum: Lat/on WGSB4 Web Resources: hera:/ochaonine.un.org/roap ARMM 125 250 REGION XII Klomelers Datum: WGS84. Mp data source: UN Cartographic Section, Global Discovery FAO, Smithnanian Institute, Pacific Disaster Center, UNISYS, Munich Reinsurance Group Banua Wuhu arangetang (Api Slau) UN Office for the Coendination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Pogional Ofice for Asia Pacific (ROAPI, Enecutive Sute, 2nd Floor, UNCC Building, Rajdamnern Nok Ave, Bangkok 10200, Thaland hetp:/fochaonine.un.org/roap The mames shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endosement or acceptance by the United Nations
Transcribed Image Text:Interpret the map and classify the different regions about their earthquake risk using the legend. OCHA Regional Office for Asia Pacific PHILIPPINES: Natural Hazard Risks OCHA Issued: 01 March 2011 Regional Office for Asia Pacific Seismic, Volcanic and Tropical Storm Risk Legend All Natural Hazard Risks O OCHA office or presence The bar chart shows the degree of exposure to natural hazards and the percentage of area afected (per country). Tsunami and stom surges are a threat to coastal regions, particularly guits, bays, and estuaries. Babuyan Claro Country capital Major town or city ADidicas International boundary doy Ette Region Boundary REGION I A Holocene volcano Tsunami Hazards CAR Storm surge REGON I Tsunami Tsunami and Storm surge Earthquake Intensity (C) 2009, Munich Reinsurance Company, Munich Re Geo Risks Research Department Modified Mercalli Scale RECION IV Degree -V REGION I Pinatbo Car Degree V Sarvtexian Degree VII I Degree VIll | Degree IX-XII Maoile Hin Calarce Tropical Storm iIntensity Saffir-Simpson Scale ayon One: 118-153 kmh Bulusan |Twa: 154-177 kmh REGION IV | Three: 178-209 kmh Four: 210-249 kmh Five: 250+ kmh Cran RE ON VIII lohs REGIC VI l Hicolid Earthquae intensity zones indicate where there is a 2O% probabiity that degrees of intersity shown on the map will be esceeded in s0 years Cantagn cets Tropical storm intensity zones indicate where there isa 10N probablity of a storm of this intersity striking in the next 10 years. Storm Season: June to Dec REGION VI Peak month: August Camigu Map Doc Name: REGION XIT OCHA PHHazard_v2_110606 Creation Date: 22 March 2011 REGNIX Projection/Datum: Lat/on WGSB4 Web Resources: hera:/ochaonine.un.org/roap ARMM 125 250 REGION XII Klomelers Datum: WGS84. Mp data source: UN Cartographic Section, Global Discovery FAO, Smithnanian Institute, Pacific Disaster Center, UNISYS, Munich Reinsurance Group Banua Wuhu arangetang (Api Slau) UN Office for the Coendination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Pogional Ofice for Asia Pacific (ROAPI, Enecutive Sute, 2nd Floor, UNCC Building, Rajdamnern Nok Ave, Bangkok 10200, Thaland hetp:/fochaonine.un.org/roap The mames shown and the designations used on this map do not imply official endosement or acceptance by the United Nations
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