Lesson #3 - EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS

Question 1

What are all the primary hazards (4)

Answer 1

1) Ground shaking
2) liquiefaction
3) ground rupture
4) Landslides

Question 2

What are all the secondary hazards (2)

Answer 2

1) Tsunami
2) Fire

Question 3

What causes creeping segment during strong earthquake

Answer 3

Ground rupture

Question 4

Fissuring are faulting along the surface

Answer 4

Ground rupture

Question 5

Turns solid into a liquid because of the ground water rising

Answer 5

Liquiefaction

Question 6

Slope failure, causing loose materials to fall

Answer 6

Landslide

Question 7

Occurs in an open body of water after an earthquake

Answer 7

Tsunami

Question 8

Occurs after an earthquake usually because of lose electric wires

Answer 8

Fire

Question 9

What to do before an earthquake

Answer 9

1) Emergency kit contains Essentials that will guarantee survival for at least 3 to 5 days
2) Consider having first aid training
3) Furniture cupboards and appliances should be anchored to the walls and floors
4) Learn earthquake plan in schools or workplace and know nearby fault lines

Question 10

What to do during an earthquake

Answer 10

1) Duck
2) Cover
3) Hold

Question 11

What to do after an earthquake

Answer 11

1) check for injuries
2) Check electric lines water and gas pipes for damages and leakage
3) Stay out of Damaged buildings
4) Turn on radio and listen to updates
5) Observe shoreline for tsunami