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This final lesson consolidates everything you have learned across the Natural Hazards topic. It provides a summary of all the case studies you need, key comparisons, and worked examples of exam questions with model answers. Use this lesson as your revision guide and exam preparation toolkit.
You must know the following case studies for the AQA GCSE exam:
| Topic | Case Study | Type | Key Facts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake (LIC/NEE) | Nepal, 2015 | LIC | 7.8 Mw; 8,800+ deaths; 600,000+ homes destroyed; slow recovery |
| Earthquake (HIC) | L'Aquila, Italy, 2009 | HIC | 6.3 Mw; 309 deaths; 67,000 homeless; faster but ongoing recovery |
| Volcanic eruption | Eyjafjallajokull, Iceland, 2010 | HIC | VEI 4; 0 deaths; 100,000+ flights cancelled; global disruption |
| Tropical storm (LIC/NEE) | Typhoon Haiyan, Philippines, 2013 | LIC/NEE | Cat 5; 6,300+ deaths; $12 bn damage; 14 million affected |
| UK extreme weather | Storm Desmond, 2015 | UK | Record rainfall; 5,200+ homes flooded; $500m+ damage |
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