Earthquakes?
Feb 20, 2010
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Earthquake Questions
I’ve read that an large earthquake only lasts seconds or minutes. So how can they do so much damage?
Also, what are you supposed to do in an earthquake? I’ve heard you are supposed to hide under a table or other sturdy furniture, but wouldn’t the table just slide away if the ground is shaking so much?
I live in Utah and there is supposed to be a major earthquake sometime pretty soon, and my school is directly on a fault line so I’m a little scared….any information would be appreciated. Thanks!
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4 comments
A.Ganapathy India on February 20, 2010 at 1:46 am
Dear sir, I am the one issued the warning 2 hours before Tsunami struck our coast with the simple instrumental mechanism designed by me in the year 2001 itself. The usage of this earthquake alarm was not approved therefore my warning was also ignored.I am doing research on my individual capacity to save the people from different types of disasters. Please read how you should act during earthquakes.
PROTECTION DURING EARTHQUAKES
The following are some of the important precaution to be observed to save our life during an earthquake. Even though we do not have fool proof system to fore warn earthquakes some of the changes in nature or in the behaviors of animals and birds may help to decide the situations.
Before an earthquake.
Have a battery powered radio, flash light, and first aid kids in your house ,
Make sure every one knows where they are kept ,
Lean first aid; teach how to stop electric main and gas supply ,
Don’t keep heavy objects in high shelves ,
Fasten heavy appliances to the floor, and anchor heavy furniture to the walls ,
Plan for your family for reuniting after an earthquake if anybody separated ,
Urge your school teachers to discuss earthquake safety in the class rooms, and ask them to conduct drills ,
Find out your office has an emergency plan, know your responsibility at your works during an emergency .
During an earthquake.
Stay calm if you are indoors, stay out if you are out of buildings. Many injuries occur as people enter or leave the buildings.
If you are indoors , stand against the a wall near the center of the building, or get under a sturdy table keep some cushion on your head, Stay away from windows and outside doors, if you are in a high rise building stand against a support column.
If you are in outdoor stay in the open place , keep away from over head electric wires. and bridges,
Don’t use open flames, if you are in a moving vehicle stop away from over bridges and stay inside the vehicle still earthquake stops.
After an earthquake.
Check yourself and nearby people for injury, provide first aid,
Check electric and gas connection,
Turn on your radio or T.V for emergency instructions, reduce the use of phone lines it may be required for conveying some important messages.
Stay out of damaged buildings,
Wear chapels and gloves to protect against shattered glass and debris.
Stay away from beaches and water front areas where Tsunami could strike, even long after the shaking has stopped.
asgspifs on February 20, 2010 at 1:46 am
The link below allows you to download 2 very good information pamphlets (pdf files) about living in Earthquake-prone areas. They are about California, but much of the information will be useful for you or anyone who lives in an area where there could be earthquakes.
fred osim on February 20, 2010 at 1:46 am
if u school is directly under a fault line, u better change to an other school. the closer to the fault line, the more shake it will be.
Nancy P on February 20, 2010 at 1:46 am
an earthquake is just like a hazard,but its a disaster!
hazard: A man made disaster
Disaster: A natural hazard