EARTHQUAKES AND SAFETY

TSUNAMIS

• A tsunami causes buildings to collapse

DESTRUCTION TO BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY

• Buildings whose walls are weak may collapse
• Tall buildings sway and fall on other buildings

EARTHQUAKE SAFETY

• Occurs by active faults
• Faults mostly occur in the US.

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE

• Move to safer position such as under a table or desk
• Stay away from big furniture and windows

AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE

• Check for fire and other hazards
• Avoid downed power lines

EARTHQUAKE WARNINGS AND FORECASTS

• Accurate earthquake predictions could help prevent injuries
• Changes in earths crust that can signal an earthquake.

SEISMIC GAPS

• A Seismic gap is an area of low earthquake activity

RELIABILITY OF EARTHQUAKE FORECASTS

• Scientists can determine an area of high earthquake..