Important concepts
about earthquake
Earthquake are tremors or
shaking of the earth which last for a
short time it can cause the ground to
tremble and shake. They occur all
the time different places around the
world. Can occur on land or under
the seafloor. Occur at different
intensities, some being strong, most
being weak. Strong earthquakes can
damage buildings, roads, dams, and
other constructions and can make
them fall. Many people can get hurt
or killed. Earthquake are very difficult
to predict beforehand it is difficult to
tell where they will occur exactly.
EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS THINGS TO BE DONE BEFORE,
DURING AND AFTER EARTHQUAKE
Earthquake hazards include any BEFORE EARTHQUAKE:
physical phenomenon associated with an  Familiarize yourself with the exit routes
earthquake that may produce adverse and meeting points and know where to
effects on human activities. go.
 Know where the fire extinguishers, first
EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS ARE THOSE: aid kits and communication equipment
 Landslides are located. Learn to use beforehand.
 Liquefaction
 Prepare a handy emergency supply kit
 Ground shaking with first aid kit, canned food and can
 Surface fracture opener, water, clothing, blanket, battery-
 Flooding
operated radio, flashlights and extra
 Fire batteries.
 Tsunami
 Conduct and participate in regular
earthquake drills.
DURING EARTHQUAKE:
 Stay calm
 Duck, Cover and Hold (inside)
 Move away from buildings to an open
area (outside)