5. ○What is the importance of
knowing the existence of
earthquakes?
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○ Safety: Earthquakes can be very destructive
and cause loss of life and property damage.
Understanding the science behind earthquakes can
help people prepare for them and take necessary
precautions to minimize their impact.
6. ○What is the importance of
knowing the existence of
earthquakes?
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○ Preparedness: Knowing about
earthquakes can help individuals and communities
prepare for them by having emergency plans and
supplies ready in case of an earthquake.
7. ○What is the importance of
knowing the existence of
earthquakes?
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○ Engineering: Earthquake knowledge is
critical for designing and constructing buildings,
bridges, and other infrastructure that can
withstand seismic activity. This is especially
important in areas prone to earthquakes.
8. ○What is the importance of
knowing the existence of
earthquakes?
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○ Scientific research: Studying
earthquakes can help scientists better understand
the Earth's structure, its processes, and its history.
9. ○What is the importance of
knowing the existence of
earthquakes?
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○ Prediction: Although scientists cannot
predict earthquakes with certainty, understanding
the patterns and behaviors of earthquakes can
help improve early warning systems and
evacuation plans.
10. MARK IT BABY!
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○I will group you into 4 and
provide you with map of
earthquake-prone areas/or possible
hazard infographic.
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The groups will report after
answering the activity in 5
minutes.
20. Various
potential
earthquake
hazards
1. Ground shaking
is the most common and
well-known earthquake
hazard. The shaking of the
ground during an
earthquake can cause
extensive damage to
buildings, bridges, roads,
and other infrastructure.
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27. Various
potential
earthquak
e hazards
3. Liquefaction
is a potential earthquake
hazard that occurs when
soil, typically sandy soil or
sediment, loses its
strength and stiffness and
behaves like a liquid
during an earthquake.
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39. REMINDER
The extent and
severity of the hazards
depend on the
magnitude of the
earthquake, the
distance from the
epicenter, and the type
of soil or rock the
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APPLICATION Now that you have identified
potential hazards and
understand the different types of
hazards, what are the possible
measures to do in order to
mitigate the risk of damage and
loss of life?
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APPLICATION
Earthquakes can cause significant
damage and loss of life. Mitigating
the risks associated with an
earthquake event requires a
combination of preparedness,
prevention, and response
measures. Some potential
measures to mitigate the risk of
damage and loss of life in an
earthquake event include:
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APPLICATION 1. Building codes: Ensuring that
buildings are constructed to
withstand seismic activity is one
of the most effective ways to
mitigate earthquake risk.
Building codes should be
updated to reflect the latest
seismic design standards.
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APPLICATION 2. Retrofitting: Retrofitting
existing buildings to make them
more earthquake-resistant can
be costly but can significantly
reduce the risk of damage and
loss of life.
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APPLICATION 3. Early warning systems:
Earthquake early warning
systems can provide critical
seconds or even minutes of
warning before shaking begins.
These systems can alert people
to take protective actions such
as drop, cover, and hold on.
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APPLICATION 4. Public education: Educating
the public about earthquake
risks, preparedness, and
response measures can help
people to be better prepared for
earthquakes. Public education
campaigns can encourage
people to take protective actions
and to be aware of the risks
associated with earthquakes.
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APPLICATION 5. Emergency planning:
Developing emergency plans
that outline specific actions to be
taken before, during, and after
an earthquake can help to
mitigate the risks associated
with earthquakes. Emergency
plans should include evacuation
routes, safe areas, and
emergency supplies.
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APPLICATION Land use planning: Land use
planning can help to ensure that
critical infrastructure such as
hospitals and emergency
services are located in safe
areas, and that buildings are not
constructed in high-risk areas.
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APPLICATION Overall, it is important to
remember that mitigating the
risk of damage and loss of life in
an earthquake event requires a
comprehensive approach that
involves a combination of
preparedness, prevention, and
response measures.
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Research and write a short report on a real-life earthquake that
occurred in YOUR area or another part of the world. The report
should include the following:
The location and magnitude of the earthquake.
The types of hazards that occurred.
The level of damage and loss of life caused.
The measures that were taken to mitigate the risk of damage and
loss of life.
The lessons that were learned from the earthquake.
WRITE IT IN A SHORT/A4 SIZE BONDPAPER