write short notes on earhquake preparedness
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PROTECTION AGAINST EARTHQUAKES:
→ People living in sesimic zones, where the earthquakes occur more have to specially prepared.
→ First, the building zones must be designed that they can withstand the earthquake Modern technology can make it possible.
→ It is advisable to make the structure sample so it is 'Quake Safe'
→ Consult qualified architects and structural engineers.
→ It is better if the cupboards and shelves fixed to the walls so that they do not fall easily.
→ Be careful where you hang wall clocks,photo-frames, water heaters, etc. so they do not fall on people
→ In the event that an earthquake does strike, take the following steps to protect yourself.
1. If you are at home
→ Take shelter under a table and stay there till the shaking stops.
→ Stay away from tall and heavy objects that may fall on you.
→ If you are in bed don't get up. protect your head with a pillow.
2. If you are outdoors
→ Find a clear spot, away from buildings, trees, and overhead power lines. Drop to the ground.
→ If you are in a car or a bus, do not come out. Ask the driver to drive slow to clear the spot. Do not come out till the tremors stop.
What is an Earthquake
→ An earthquake is a sudden shaking or trembling of the earth which lasts for a very short time.
→ It is caused by a disturbance deep inside the earth's crust. Earthquakes occur all the time, all over the earth.
What Causes An Earthquake
→ Tremors on the earth can be caused when a volcano erupts.
→ A meteor hits the earth.
→ An underground nuclear explosion carried out.
→ Most Earthquakes are caused by the movement of the earth's plates.
→ Since Earthquakes are caused by the movement of plates, the boundaries of the plates are the weak zones where earthquakes occur more.
→ The weak zones are also known as Seismic or fault zones.
→ In India, the Areas where earthquakes occur more are Kashmir, Western and Central Himalayas, Rajasthan, and some areas of the south.
→ The power of Earthquakes is expressed in terms of magnitude on a scale called the Richter Scale.
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