Preventing Earthquakes Flashcards
1
Q
What can be used to predict earthquakes?
A
Animal behaviour, radon gas levels seismographs.
2
Q
What are buildings that designed to withstand earthquakes called?
A
Aseismic
3
Q
Name 3 methods for making buildings aseismic.
A
Counterweights warning systems and backup generators
4
Q
How many of Japan’s buildings are aseismic?
A
75%
5
Q
What can be done to prepare for earthquakes?
A
Educate the everyone on the procedure have emergency kits in all buildings
