Human responses to seismic hazards

Cards (4)

  • Preparation such as public education may be as simple as providing earthquake preparation checklist and practicing skills. For example, Japan dedicates the 1st of September every year for earthquake warness
  • Survival kits include:
    • First aid kits
    • A whistle
    • Tourch
    • Toilet Paper
    • Hand warmers
  • can be used to prepare hazard maps that show the are a ar greavest rish and aid planning of urban growth and development
  • Mitigation techniques ininclude:
    • Earthquake proof beds and houses
    • Pyramid shape buildings, not rectangle
    • Smaller windows