EARTHQUAKES Primary Secondary Effects PUBLIC SAFETY RULES Earthquake
EARTHQUAKES Primary & Secondary Effects PUBLIC SAFETY RULES
Earthquake Effects Ground Shaking
Earthquake Effects Ground Shaking
Earthquake Effects Ground Shaking
Earthquake Effects Ground Shaking
Earthquake Effects Ground Shaking
Earthquake Effects Surface Faulting
Earthquake Effects Liquefaction
SECONDARY EFFECTS OF EARTHQUAKES Earthquake induced fires. v Hazardous Material Spills. v Landslides v Tsunami. v Communication Failures. v Epidemics. v Huge amount of debris v Changes of river course. v
Earthquake Effects - Landslides
Earthquake Effects - Fires
Earthquake Effects - Tsunamis 2 1 3
SEA QUAKES Peninsula with faults
EPIDEMICS
DISPOSAL OF DEAD
DEBRIS CLEARENCE
CHANGES IN RIVER COURSE
Seismic Waves
Earthquake Magnitude M 5 M 6 M 7
Earthquake Magnitude Scale Earthquake Effects Estimated No. Each Year 2. 5 or less Usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph. 9, 000 2. 5 to 5. 4 Often felt, but only causes minor damage. 30, 000 5. 5 to 6. 0 Slight damage to buildings and other structures. 500 6. 1 to 6. 9 May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas. 100 7. 0 to 7. 9 Major earthquake. Serious damage. 20 8. 0 or greater Great earthquake. Can totally destroy communities near the epicenter. One every 5 to 10 years Magnitude
Earthquake Location Nagpur
Longitude Latitude
DATE TIME MAG REGION 07 FEB 06: 23: 36 4. 8 QUEEN CHALOTTE ISLANDS 06 FEB 16: 25: 21 4. 7 NICOBAR ISLANDS 08: 46: 12 4 GULF OF CALIFORNIA 08: 22: 24 4. 9 SOUTHERN BOLIVIA 06: 07: 56 5. 5 NICOBAR ISLANDS 04: 24: 18 5. 7 ANDAMAN ISLANDS 01: 28: 48 5. 3 WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLANDS 01: 02: 43 5 -DO-
Problems for SAR Teams l Assess the magnitude of the calamities. l Collect information both official & non official agencies for relief works. l Ascertain resources available for relief ops.
Problems for SAR Teams. . . l Coordination of various agencies for : – Evolving a common programme of work. – Drawing up operations plans – Providing facilities like training of volunteers. – Establish liaison between Central & State Governments, Local authorities & Social Welfare Organisiations.
PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY RULES
CAUSES OF DAMAGE TO HUMAN LIFE l Falling bricks/stones & plaster l Splintering glass l Toppling furniture, collapsing walls l Rock and land slides on mountains l Fallen power lines l Sea waves generated l Fires l Panicky human actions
SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS Open area is safer l Move away from falling debris, chimneys, over head tanks l Rushing out through staircase is dangerous l Switch off the lights, power supply & gas connection l
SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS l Move away from glassed windows & doors l Stand behind an inside doorway l Crouch under a desk, table or bench l Don’t stay inside large unsupported halls
SAFETY RULES-BEFORE l Predict the hazards l Place large/heavy objects on ground l Avoid stocks of glass & crystal ware on top l Anchor overhead lighting fixtures l Construct earthquake resistant buildings and follow building codes l Know your local ER/CD set-up
SAFETY RULES-DURING l Remain calm, Plan actions & consequences, Rescue others l If indoors watch for falling objects/debris l Stay away from glass windows, mirrors, chimneys
SAFETY RULES-DURING…. l Get under a table, desk or bed in a corner l Do not run outside l If outside move to open area, avoid high buildings, power poles l If in vehicle, stop in safe place in open area
SAFETY RULES-AFTER l Check for injured persons l Check for fires l Wear shoes in all areas l Check utility lines & appliances for damage l Do not use matches, lighters, switches if any gas leak
SAFETY RULES-AFTER… l Do not eat/drink anything from open l Do not spread rumours l Assist CD & HG, Fire service, Police l Do not crowd in to damaged areas
ANY QUESTIONS
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