Assignment:
Work by group. Look for information about the harmful effects of an earthquake, tsunami, and volcanic eruptions. List down things to do before, during and after each geologic disaster to ensure disaster preparedness.
please include the difference between mountains and volcanoes.
Answers & Comments
Answer:
EARTHQUAKE
Things to do before an earthquake
• Secure heavy furniture and appliances in home.
• Identify the safety spots you can go.
• Have a plan with your family.
• Gather supplies like basic needs and emergency kit.
Things to do during an earthquake
•When you are inside do the drop, cover and hold. Stay away from windows, heavy furniture/ appliances and do not use elevator.
•When you are outside find a safety places that far from buildings, power lines and bridges. If you are in a mountainous area, watch out for falling rocks and landslides, and if you are near the ocean during a severe earthquake, be mindful of tsunamis.
Things to do after an earthquake
•conduct a safety check and if you have an injuries call for help if needed.
•be prepared for aftershocks
•stay connected in any technology you can use for news and updates.
TSUNAMI
Things to do before tsunami
•know if your area has a potential treat of tsunami
• plant more trees near the shore.
• participate in community tsunami preparedness, drills and actions.
Things to do during tsunami
•know the signs of tsunami
✓earthquake
✓sudden drop or rise of sea level
✓roaring sound of incoming tsunami
•If there's an earthquake while you are on the coast and indoors, drop, cover and hold on. After shaking prepared to evacuate.
•Bring your animals if you evacuate and bring your preparedness kit.
Things to do after tsunami
•Be prepared for aftershocks, which could generate another tsunami.
•Be aware of secondary effects. These include landslides, contaminated water, mudflows, damaged bridges, buildings and roads, and other hazards.
•Do not light matches or turn on lights or appliances until you are sure there are no gas leaks or flammable liquids spilled. Avoid use of contaminated water.
VOLCANIC ERUPTION
Things to do before volcanic eruption
•Know the signs of an impending eruption such as the increase in the frequency of volcanic quakes accompanied by rumbling sounds, change in color of steam emission from white to gray, and drying up of vegetation, springs, and wells around the volcano.
•Each person should be aware of the dangers that volcanic eruptions.
•Prepare all necessary things to bring in case of evacuation: gas mask or clean cloth, candles, matches, flashlights, extra batteries.
Things to do during volcanic eruption
•Stay calm. Cover your nose and mouth with mask or clean cloth and wear protective goggles.
•When notified, immediately evacuate to safer grounds. Stay in the evacuation center until further instructions.
•Stay away from rivers and streams for possible lahar flow.
Things to do after volcanic eruption
•Wear masks when cleaning.
•After removing the ash, clean the roof and gutter with water to prevent corrosion.
•Shake loose the ash from plants, furniture, and windows before cleaning them with water.
•Wait for further announcements related to the volcanic eruption.