Hai Now Iam going to tell you about the saome of the safety measures that should be taken during earth quakes. Because Now a days earthquakes are becoming very common.
Earthquake and its causes
An earthquake is a series of vibrations on the earth's surface caused by the generation of elastic (seismic) waves due to sudden rupture within the earth during release of accumulated strain energy. Faulting may be considered as an immediate cause of an earthquake. Due to constant movement of plates, deformation is caused which results to generations of strain energy.
Indian plate is moving in north-north-east direction and colliding with Eurasian plate along the Himalayas.
Some Do's and Don'tsDO's
Take shelter under a desk, table, bed or doorway during an earthquake.
Provide help to others and develop confidence.
Shut off kitchen gas.
Keep stock of drinking water, food stuff and first aid arrangements.
If you are in a moving vehicle, stop and stay in vehicle.
Follow and advocate local safety building code for earthquake resistant construction.
Heavy objects, glasses should be kept on lower shelf.
Turn on transistor or T.V. to get latest information.
Make plan and preparation for emergency relief.
DON'Ts
Do not get panicky
Do not use candles, matches etc and do not switch o any electric mains immediately after an earthquake.
Do not spread and believe in rumours
Do not run through or near buildings during an earthquake
Earthquake and its causes
An earthquake is a series of vibrations on the earth's surface caused by the generation of elastic (seismic) waves due to sudden rupture within the earth during release of accumulated strain energy. Faulting may be considered as an immediate cause of an earthquake. Due to constant movement of plates, deformation is caused which results to generations of strain energy.
Indian plate is moving in north-north-east direction and colliding with Eurasian plate along the Himalayas.