explain how to reduce the impacts of eruptions and earthquakes on people who live near volcanoes and earthquakes
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Protection
Rubber shock absorbers in the foundations to absorb the earth tremors.
Steel frames that can sway during earth movements.
Open areas outside of the buildings where people can assemble during an evacuation.
Low cost methods, such as wire mesh retrofitting , are used in rural areas and developing countries.
Explanation:
Responses to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions can be short-term, such as emergency aid, and long-term, including improving hazard prediction and preparation.
Several things can be done to make living in active zones safer, including:
Predicting and forecasting earthquakes and volcanoes using technology and historical data. This is more effective for volcanic eruptions than earthquakes.
Taking steps to prepare for a hazard event. The Seattle Times has an excellent guide to preparing for an earthquake.
Having an emergency response in place in the event of an earthquake or volcanic eruption, including stockpiling emergency supplies of tents, food, water and blankets.
Emergency drills for people at home and work and ensuring appropriate training is provided to emergency response teams. Disaster Prevention Day is held on 1st September in Japan. On Disaster Prevention Day emergency drills organised by local governments are held throughout the country. Some of these drills consist of ducking under desks to escape falling objects and evacuating from buildings.
Mapping areas of high-risk, identifying locations at risk of pyroclastic flows, lahars, landslips and liquefaction and ensuring these areas are not used for building.
Ensuring high construction standards so that buildings are constructed to be able to withstand earthquakes.
There are several ways scientists can help predict and