How can the dangers of an earthquake be

reduced

By: Mohammed Nasser MansourYear: 9 Blue

How can Prediction help?

When plates don’t move for long periods of time, they are most likely to form earthquakes so they have to be watched all the time.

A seismograph can be used to measure an earthquake, as there will be many small foreshocks before the main earthquake.

Just before an earthquake occur, small cracks develop in the rock.

1. The rocks slightly expand and spaces are formed between them.

2. Radon gas can be a remarkable evidence of an earthquake on the way, it can be measured as it bubbles to the surface

3. Levels of nearby water change.

What can happen before the earthquake?

The animals responses

Snakes and rats usually feel the earthquake coming so they so they crawl out of their holes and dogs howl, most of other animals act strangely too.

Can we reduce the damage in cities?

Yes, We can: Ensure all new built buildings are

designed with strict earthquake plan regulations.

Safety checks have to be carried out regularly.

All existing roads and buildings have to be strengthened.

Can we get PREPARED for earthquakes?

1. Governments have to carry out regular practice to earthquakes people responses

2. Train emergency services such as police and fire men have to be ready and alert.

3. People have to educate about this and have to know the damages and looses an earthquake can cause.

4. In case of an earthquake, organisations of water, food and shelter supplies have to be ready.

5. People have to be quickly warned if an earthquake happens.