Question

State the main precaution that can be taken to minimize the effect of an earthquake.

Answer 1

What to Do Before an Earthquake:

1. Make sure you have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, and extra batteries at home.


2. Learn first aid. Learn how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity.


3. Make up a plan of where to meet your family after an earthquake.


4. Don't leave heavy objects on shelves. Anchor heavy furniture, cupboards, and appliances to the walls or floor.

What to Do During an Earthquake

1. Stay calm! If you're indoors, stay inside. If you're outside, stay outside.


2. Stay away from windows and outside doors.


3. Don't use matches, candles, or any flame.


4. Don't use elevators

What to Do After an Earthquake

1. Check yourself and others for injuries.

2. Provide first aid for anyone who needs it.

3. Check water, gas, and electric lines for damage.

4. Turn on the radio. Don't use the phone unless it's an emergency. Stay out of damaged buildings.

5. Wear boots or sturdy shoes to keep from cutting your feet.

6. Stay away from damaged areas.

7. If you're at school or work, follow the emergency plan or the instructions of the person in charge.

Answer 2

As we are becoming more modern and industrial day by day we are constantly harming and polluting our mother nature.

This pollution is the main reason behind different natural hazards nowadays.

Earthquake is one of the most dangerous natural hazards which causes a lot of destruction.

To prevent earthquake we have to minimise our highrising building constructions,the heavy buildings are creating pressure on the land surface which sometimes becomes the reason behind the movements of tectonic plates.

Apart this we have to build earthquake proof buildings in order to prevent the huge destruction by earthquakes.