INTRODUCTION TO LIFE SCIENCE presentation

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2. deadly landslides occurred in several
barangays in Baybay City: in Brgy.
Kantagnos, Brgy. Bunga, and Brgy. Mailhi.
As of today, 175 are dead and 110 are still
missing

3. Effect of earthquake in Luzon

4. Group Activity 1 SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS
In this activity you are going to think and share your thoughts. But first you
need to arrange the scrambled words and after knowing the word think and
share your thoughts about it.
1. JINURY
2. REDNAG
3. INTOMAINOFR
4. SANDSILLED
5. HEARTAEKQUS
6. SUTMINA
7. LOHNOTECYG
8. ASHZRAD
9. CCAIDETN
10.REWASANSE

5. MODULE 3:
NATURAL
HAZARDS,
MITIGATION AND
ADAPTATION

6. Table
of
content
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What is Geologic Hazard
Common Geologic Hazards
Hazards cause by
Hydrometeorological
Phenomena
Common Coastal Hazards
Prevention and management of
Geologic Hazard

8. disrupts the normal
functioning of a community is
called a disaster.

9. COMMON
GEOLOGIC
HAZARD

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41. WHAT IS A HAZARD MAP?
A hazard map is a map that provides
understanding in certain places which
highlights areas that are vulnerable to a
particular hazard. They are typically created
for natural hazards, such as earthquakes,
volcanic eruptions, and landslides. Hazard
maps help prevent serious damage and
deaths.

46. ASSIGNMENT:
Make a Hazard Map
Materials : bond paper, ruler, pen, pencil, art materials
Draw where you live and list the hazards that are present or that
you’ve experienced in your area and use colours to represent the level
or scale of vulnerability of hazards. You may choose the colour that
you want in shading a certain area and the legend that you’re going to
make.

47. PREVENTION AND
MANAGEMENT OF
GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS

48. There is never a perfect execution of
disaster management plans because
no geologic event can be accurately
predicted. However the impacts may
be reduced or managed through
public awareness and preparedness

49. MANAGING EARTHQUAKES

50. DROP -down to the floor
COVER – Duck under a sturdy piece of furniture. If
that is not possible, seek COVER against an interior
wall and protect your head and neck with your arms.
HOLD – HOLD on to the safety of your cover or
location. If you take cover with a piece of furniture, be
prepared to move with it if necessary. HOLD your
position until the ground shaking stops and authorities
have declared it is sake to move.

51. Reducing the effect of an earthquake requires preparation,
planning and practice. Here are some tips of what to do before
during and after an earthquake:
BEFORE AN EARTHQUAKE
1. Learn what to do during an earthquake and practice what you
have learned with your family. Through practice, you can
condition yourselves to react spontaneously and safely when a
quake is felt.
2. Prepare the complete contents of a survival kit with food and
water, first aid kit, flashlight and extra batteries, cellular phones
with fully charged batteries and an extra fully charged battery,
battery-powered radio with spare and new batteries and solar
powered charged battery.

52. 3. Remove all heavy objects that are placed or hung in high
areas.
4. Check the stability or secure hanging objects such as
ceiling fans, chandeliers and portraits
5. Fasten heavy furniture or appliances to the walls or floor.
6. Store all small items, chemical and breakable objects
separately in secured cabinets or shelves.
7. Practice the earthquake plan in you community, school or
workplace.
8. If you live near a dam, learn about flood-zone information
in your area and have an evacuation plan ready.

53. DURING AND AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE:
1. Stay calm and duck under a sturdy table. Stay away
from glass that might break and from heavy furniture. Do
the drop, cover and hold positions.
2. If you are inside a building, do not use the elevator.
Take the stairs instead. If you are trapped inside an
elevator, stay calm. Try to get attention by tapping hard on
metal parts which may increase your chance of being
rescued.
3. If you are outside, stay in the open, away from
structures that may fall such as exterior walls, overhead
utility wires or electric posts.

54. 4. If you are in a vehicle, ask the driver to stop the
vehicle as quickly and safely as possible. Make sure that
the vehicle is parked away from bridges, trees, flyovers
and overpasses, utility wires or electric posts.
5. If you are near the shore, drop , cover and hold until
the shaking stops.
6. Stay away from steep slopes for potential landslide.

55. Managing Volcanic Eruption
BEFORE:
1. Take note of your surroundings and the announcements
issued by the local government. Know what preparations the
government has done for the community.
2. Gather all members of your household and develop an
evacuation plan. Review the plan and make sure that
everyone understands each part of it. Your family may not be
together when the eruption happens.
3. Put together an emergency supply kit that includes the
following: non perishable and no preparation food items, first
aid, water, flashlights and extra batteries, face masks, extra
clothes and eye protectors for protection against ash fall.

56. 4. Put your important documents in plastic envelopes, and place
Valuable items in containers that are easy to carry once evacuation
Becomes necessary.
5. Follow the instructions of the local authorities if they require you
to evacuate immediately.

57. DURING
1. Avoid low-lying places because lava, pyroclastic materials,
and mudflow are surely to head toward these areas due to gravit
2. Cover your head with a hard hat for protection from ash fall or f
debris.
3. Use a mask or any protective cloth to cover your mouth and no
Reduce inhalation of volcanic ash particles.
4. Close all windows and doors to prevent the netry of ashes and
Materials spewed out by volcano.
5. Stay indoors or in the evacuation center until the authorities say
Is safe to go out or to return to your home.

58. MANAGING LANDSLIDE
If your house is located in a landslide-prone area, structural
Reinforcements may sometimes not enough to ensure safety.
Depending on geological findings in your area, you might need
To abandon your house and relocate to safer grounds. If the landslide
Evet is not very critical, you may secure your place by doing the ff.
1. Plant more trees for better anchorage and compaction of soil
Surrounding your property and its vicinities.
2. Build channels for diversion of mudflow or debris flow to direct it away
From your property.
3. Familiarize yourself with your surroundings and the type of land it is
Made up of. Identify low-lying areas where debris flow or a landslide
Can possibly occur. Do not build any structure on or near that area.

59. 4. Observe patterns of storm water drainage and runoff especially
In places where they converge with other sources of runoffs. Avoid
These areas when there is a storm or heavy rainfall. Inform your
Household members to avoid steep areas that are oversaturated
With rainwater and are more susceptible to the effects of gravity.