Earthquakes
This assignment Earthquake is submitted by
Name: SuriyaBiBi
Assignment Topic: Earthquakes
Earthquakes Introduction
An earthquake is a natural calamity caused by the movement of tectonic plates present under the surface of the earth. The movement of tectonic plates causes damage and destruction earthquake is often named the destructive phase of nature. The magnitude of the earthquakes is measured on the reactor scale. This is one of the most damaging natural calamities which is hardly detected by seismologists the branch of science called seismology is purely dedicated to the study of earthquakes many advancements have been made to determine the sudden occurrence of this natural calamity. However hard scientists try but they have greatly failed to determine the exact time and date of this natural calamity The forecasting and prediction regarding this natural calamity hardly benefit humans scientists have stated that all volcanic regions are more prone to earthquakes as compared to other religions frequently earthquakes The movement of magma and volcanic eruption shake earth which bring movement in tectonic plates earthquakes occurs. Volcanic earthquakes caused more destruction .japan is the most pron country to earthquakes it is highly affected by this natural calamity.
Causes of Earthquakes:
The main causes of earthquakes are volcanic eruption geographical faults and human activities. Human activities like nuclear bombing and mining are major causes of earthquakes. The displacement of plates from their original position cause earthquakes.The breaking of the rocks underneath the surface of the earth cause earthquakes. Effects of earthquakes: Earthquakes cause loss of lives destroy a building and places violent earthquakes cause mass destruction. Since time immemorial our planet earth has been hit by several small and violent, earthquakes which not only damaged properties buildings,s, and houses but also many innocent lives were lost. Earthquakes in a sea bed cause tsunamis which cause huge loss of lives. The grounds rupture due to earthquakes harmful to dams bridges and nuclear power stations. When it is measured higher or reactor scale in causes fire in forests rubbing of trees produces fire which is very damaging. Earthquakes are natural times it causes no damage it powers very little devastating when it is mid and on a small scale. Even if it is small the slightest tremors spread and fear among people
Precautions/prevention:
(i) Evocate, houses, homes, offices, schools, buildings, and run to open areas when it occurs or it warned. (ii) Do not stand near to any collapsing building or any falling object (iii) If do not find time or place to run hide under any table or bed (iv) Carry all necessary like food, water, medicines, documents, credit card debts cards or cash in a bag in case of emergency. Conclusion: Earthquakes is one of the greatest natural calamities of the world it has caused the loss of thousands of lives and has made humans suffers a lot. Annually many earthquakes occur throughout the world which is potentially very dangerous. None can stop this calamity to occur but we can only wisely and to save lives and loss of property.