This clear and engaging earthquake case study resource helps students explore the causes, effects and responses to a real earthquake event. Ideal for Geography lessons on natural hazards, the resource supports students in applying their knowledge of plate tectonics to a named example, building both subject knowledge and exam‑style understanding.
Designed to minimise teacher preparation, the resource guides pupils through the case study using structured questions, encouraging explanation, evaluation and the use of geographical vocabulary.

What’s included
✔ Case study focus on a named earthquake event
✔ Structured questions covering:

Causes of the earthquake
Primary and secondary effects
Immediate and long‑term responses
✔ Opportunities for:
Explanation and description
Use of key geographical terminology
Extended written responses
✔ Clear, student‑friendly layout
✔ Suitable for print or digital use

Learning objectives
Students will be able to:

Identify the tectonic causes of an earthquake
Describe the social, economic and environmental effects
Explain how people and organisations responded to the disaster
Apply knowledge to a real‑world case study
Use accurate geographical vocabulary

Why teachers love this resource
Ideal for case study teaching and consolidation
Supports exam‑style questions
Minimal preparation required
Clear structure for independent learning
Suitable for lessons, revision, homework or cover work

Curriculum links

UK National Curriculum:
Physical geography – tectonic hazards
Strong preparation for GCSE Geography case studies
Develops enquiry, literacy and evaluative skills
Cross‑curricular links to Science and citizenship