Geography A-Level
Areal Extent
What Areal Extent means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Areal Extent
The total geographical area affected by a hazard event, ranging from localized (landslides) to global (volcanic ash clouds).
Topics that use Areal Extent
- Tectonic Processes and Hazards (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
Related terms
- Base Isolation
- Benioff Zone
- Governance
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- Hazard Profiles and Magnitude
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Using Areal Extent in the exam
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