Preperations for Earthquakes

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  • Preparation, Prediction and protection methods for Earthquakes
    • Buildings can be made earth quake proof, by cross bracing  and pendulum at the top and therefore the building becomes aseismic
      • aseismic = not affected by earthquake activity
      • buildings absorb show waves emitted and withstand the earth moving.
    • Earthquake drills
      • hiding under tables to protect from ceilings collapsing
    • government building standards
    • citizens can keep emergency kits in their homes
  • government can inform people how to stay safe through the use of tv and radio
    • Preparation, Prediction and protection methods for Earthquakes
      • Buildings can be made earth quake proof, by cross bracing  and pendulum at the top and therefore the building becomes aseismic
        • aseismic = not affected by earthquake activity
        • buildings absorb show waves emitted and withstand the earth moving.
      • Earthquake drills
        • hiding under tables to protect from ceilings collapsing
      • government building standards
      • citizens can keep emergency kits in their homes

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