DISASTER READINESS AND RISK REDUCTION

WHAT IS EARTHQAUKE?

An earthquake is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.

CHANCES HAPPENED IN EARTHQUAKE

The effects from earthquakes include ground shaking, surface faulting, ground failure, landslides and less commonly, tsunamis.

SAFETY FIRST

MUST TO DO DURING EARTHQUAKE

  • DUCK

    or drop down to the floor

    don't panic Be calm Be alert Stay out Be prepared Be safe

    Make it sure the surroundings are clear and sound before you go out

  • COVER

    Take COVER under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture that is not likely to tip over.

    don't panic Be calm Be alert Stay out Be prepared Be safe

    Make it sure the surroundings are clear and sound before you go out

  • HOLD

    HOLD on to your shelter (or your position to protect your head and neck) until the shaking stops.

    don't panic Be calm Be alert Stay out Be prepared Be safe

    Make it sure the surroundings are clear and sound before you go out

It takes an earthquake to remind us that we walk on the crust of unfinished planet

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11/14/1994

7.1 magnitude happend in Mindoro

There were reports about dozens of collapsed bridges and cracked roads, rockfall, landslides and road slip. The official death toll stands at 15. Military sources are claiming however that 43 people have lost their life. Most of the casualties were victims of the landslides. Many aftershocks are currently hitting the epicenter area.

By: The Watchers
02/15/2003

6.3 magnitued happend in Masbate, Dimasalang

depth of 13 miles about 4 miles east of the Cataingan municipality in the central island province of Masbate

07/16/1990

7.8 magnitude happend in Baguio, Cabanatuan, Dagupan

The earthquake caused 28 collapsed buildings, including hotels, factories, and government and university buildings, as well as many private homes and establishments.

01/10/1970

7.6 magnitude happend in Mindanao

About 8,000 people died, including those missing and were never found,