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Earthquake Facts and Safety Tips

An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by a sudden release of energy in the lithosphere. Most earthquakes are produced by the rapid release of elastic energy stored in rock that has been subjected to great forces. When the rock strength is exceeded, it breaks suddenly causing vibrations. The hypocenter is the point where the earthquake starts within the Earth, while the epicenter is the location directly above on the surface. It is important to prepare for earthquakes and know safety procedures like staying away from windows and evacuating after the shaking stops.

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Earthquake Facts and Safety Tips

An earthquake is the shaking of the Earth's surface caused by a sudden release of energy in the lithosphere. Most earthquakes are produced by the rapid release of elastic energy stored in rock that has been subjected to great forces. When the rock strength is exceeded, it breaks suddenly causing vibrations. The hypocenter is the point where the earthquake starts within the Earth, while the epicenter is the location directly above on the surface. It is important to prepare for earthquakes and know safety procedures like staying away from windows and evacuating after the shaking stops.

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EART

QUAK
H"IT TAKES AN
EARTHQUAKE TO
REMIND US THAT
WE WALK ON THE
CRUST OF AN
UNFINISHED
PLANET"
- Charles Kuralt
WHAT IS AN
EARTHQUAKE?
An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth
resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's
lithosphere that creates seismic waves.

Cause of Earthquakes
Elastic Rebound Hypothesis

• Most earthquakes are produced by the rapid


release of elastic energy stored in rock that has
been subjected to great forces. Cause of Earthquakes

• When the strength of the rock is exceeded, it suddenly


breaks, causing the vibrations of an earthquake.

5 FUN FACTS ABOUT EARTHQUAKE


1. Before an earthquake foreshocks might occur
2. After an earthquake aftershocks are likely to happen
3. The strongest ever earthquake was in Chile, in the
year.
4. There are at least 500,000 earthquakes per year.
5. An earthquake under the ocean can cause tsunamis.
Hypocenter and Epicenter

• Hypocenter is the point within Earth where the


earthquake starts.
• Epicenter is the location on the surface
directly above the focus.

Aftershocks and Foreshocks


• An aftershock is a small earthquake that
follows the main earthquake.
• A foreshock is a small earthquake that often
precedes a major earthquake.

Intensity and Magnitude

• Magnitude is the energy released by an


earthquake at the focus. It is calculated from
earthquakes recorded by an instrument called
SEISMOGRAPH.
• Intensity is the strength of an earthquake
perceived and felt by people in a certain locality.
Intensity is generally higher near the epicenter.
EARTHQUAKE
SAFETY
1960.
4. There are at least 500,000 earthquakes per year.
the shaking.
What to do before, during,
& after the shaking.

BEFORE DURING AFTER


1. Store harmful chemicals [Link] calm and stay put. 1. Stay alert in the event
and flammable materials of aftershocks.
2. Duck, cover and hold
properly.
under somewhere stable 2. Double check for toxic
2. Secure heavy furniture (ex. table). spills and flammable
and hanging objects. chemicals
3. Exit the building only
3. Have necessary house once shaking stops via 3. Stay out of buildings
repairs fixed to avoid stairs. until advised.
further damage.
4. Stay away from glass 4. Check for water,
4. Maintain emergency windows, shelves, and electrical, gas or LPG leak
food, water and other hanging objects. and damages.
supplies, including a
5. Evacuate to an open 5. Stay updated through a
flashlight, medicines, first
area away from trees, battery-operated radio,
aid kit, etc.
electrical posts and phone, etc.
5. Familiarize yourself with landslide prone areas.
the location of fire
extinguishers, medical kit,
exit routes, etc.

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