IB Geography • Option D
Geophysical Hazards
Earth systems, hazard patterns, uneven vulnerability and the possibilities for building resilience.
Option D sequence
Follow the syllabus sections
01
Geophysical Systems
Earth processes, earthquakes, volcanoes and mass movements
Explore → 02Geophysical Hazard Risks
Distribution, magnitude, frequency and factors affecting impacts
Explore → 03Hazard Risk and Vulnerability
Contrasting earthquake, volcanic and mass-movement case studies
Explore → 04Future Resilience and Adaptation
Pre-event and post-event disaster management
Explore →
01
Course overview
Geophysical Hazards Syllabus
Use the complete three-page syllabus to see how geophysical systems, hazard risks, vulnerability and future resilience connect across Option D.
Complete syllabusOption D: Geophysical Hazards