Earthquake Management

Question 1

What are the 3 P’s of managing any natural hazards?

Answer 1

The 3 P’s of managing any natural hazards are:

Prediction

Protection

Preparation

Question 2

Can we STOP Natural Hazards?

Answer 2

No, we cannot stop natural hazards but only manage them.

Question 3

How can we manage an earthquake?

Give 1-2 ways for each P.

Answer 3

We can manage earthquakes by:

We can predict earthquakes by using satellite surveying or by using seismometers.

We can protect ourselves from earthquakes by retrofitting buildings and making them earthquake-resistant buildings.

We can prepare for earthquakes by raising public awareness through handing out flyers. We could teach drills in offices and schools.

Question 4

Why actually are earthquakes caused?

Give a few chains of reasoning in your answer.

Answer 4

Earthquakes are caused when two plates lock causing friction to build up. The pressure from this will be released triggering the plates to move into a new position. This movement causes energy in the form of seismic waves to travel from the focus to the epicentre. As a result the earths crust vibrates and causes an earthquake.