earthquake

1. EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS

2. LEARNING TASKS:
 Describe the occurrence of Earthquake
 Identify various potential earthquake
hazards
 Discuss the effects of different
earthquake hazards

3. VIDEO CLIP ANALYSIS

4. WHAT IS AN EARTHQUAKE?
 (also known as a quake, tremor or
temblor) is the perceptible shaking of the
surface of the Earth, resulting from the
sudden release of energy in the Earth’s
crust that creates seismic waves (US
Geological Science, nd).

5. POTENTIAL EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS
 Ground Shaking or Ground Motion
 Ground or Surface Rupture
 Liquefaction
 Earthquake-induced ground subsidence
and lateral spreading
 Tsunami
 Earthquake-induced Landslides

6. EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT EARTHQUAKE
HAZARDS
 Destruction to properties/infrastructure
 Death
 Extensive devastation
 Deformation of land portion affected by
earthquake

7. What to Do Before, During and After
an Earthquake?
BEFORE
 Engage yourself in training activities that promote safety
and disaster preparedness.
 Participate in government-initiated earthquake drills and
evacuation drills.
 Some private companies provide training on emergency
response skills. Participate. This is part of your preparation.
 Share your acquired knowledge and skills to your family
and friends.

8. What to Do Before, During and After
an Earthquake?
DURING
 Stay indoors if you are within a structurally sound building or home.
 If you feel the building were not safe, quickly open the door for exit.
 If you caught inside a room or building, duck under a sturdy desk or
table, and hold on to it, or protect your head with your arms or hands.
 Stay away from glass windows, shelves, cabinets, etc.
 Those who are outside should move to an open area.
 Those who are in moving cars/vehicle should stop and get out.

9. What to Do Before, During and After
an Earthquake?
AFTER
 Take the fastest and safest way out of the building.
 Do not use elevators.
 Do not enter damaged buildings
 Do not use telephones unless necessary
 Most of all, do not panic

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