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What can be done to reduce hazards from earthquakes to people and buildings?
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∙ 14y ago
Make sure that older buildings are retrofitted for earthquakes. There are still buildings in San Francisco that were around in the 1906 quake that still have damage . To make sure that overpasses are fitted for earthquakes. It build newer houses for earthquakes.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoAlways stay indoors and also get under a desk or table
restrain from being close to loose objects from the wall (e.g. cupboards)
in the event of an earthquake you should not be close to anything made out of glass (e.g. windows)
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∙ 13y agoHave school drills in place in case of one, and build on higher ground rather then soft soil in a lower parts
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What are the problems faced by people in trying to reduce earthquakes?
There is no way to reduce an earthquake, however you can reduce the damage an earhquake causes by constructing buildings to withstand earthquakes.
Do moats reduce earthquakes?
no they do not
What can be done when a new home is being built to help prevent damage caused by liquefaction?
to reduce earthquake damage, new buildings must be made stronger and more flexible. older buildings however must be modified to withstand stronger earthquakes
What toy models a construction principle that can reduce damage from earthquakes?
Lincoln Logs
How do you make buildings more resistant to earthquakes?
One way to make buildings earthquake resistant is to make them stiff or put them on a stiff resilient foundation. Another way is to put "shock absorbers" on them so that the earth can shake underneath but the building , being suspended by shock absorbers, remains unaffected. Lightweight flexible building materials can considerably reduce the damage caused by earthquakes. (A shantytown - slum - in Algeria was almost unscathed a few days after an earthquake very nearly completely destroyed the nearby city with its stone buildings)
What are the problems faced by people in trying to reduce earthquakes?
There is no way to reduce an earthquake, however you can reduce the damage an earhquake causes by constructing buildings to withstand earthquakes.
How can you reduce the effects of hazards caused by earthquakes?
Stricter building codes preventing structures from collapsing and injuring the people on/in those structures. (houses, bridges etc)
How do you reduce the earthquakes effects?
Buildings can be placed on giant springs that can move slightly with the earth below them, they do not eliminate the danger of an earthquake, but they reduce it.
How can people reduce the negative effects of earthquakes?
get better equipment
Why do you need earthquake resistant building?
Earthquake resistant buildings are necessary to protect people's lives and reduce property damage during seismic events. These buildings are designed to withstand the forces and vibrations caused by earthquakes, preventing collapse and reducing the risk of injury or death. Investing in earthquake resistant buildings is crucial in regions prone to earthquakes to ensure the safety and well-being of occupants.
The number of people in a PAR team should be kept to a minimum to?
reduce the number of people exposed to hazards
The number of people in a PAR team should be kept to a minimum of?
reduce the number of people exposed to hazards
Do moats reduce earthquakes?
no they do not
What can be done when a new home is being built to prevent damage caused by liquefaction?
to reduce earthquake damage, new buildings must be made stronger and more flexible. older buildings however must be modified to withstand stronger earthquakes
How can people reduce their risk from natural hazards?
by conserving the natural resources and using all the materials in a correct way
What can be done when a new home is being built to help prevent damage caused by liquefication?
to reduce earthquake damage, new buildings must be made stronger and more flexible. older buildings however must be modified to withstand stronger earthquakes
What is step five in the RM process?
Identify Hazards, Assess hazards, develop controls and make risk decisions, implement controls, supervise and evaluate to reduce hazards.
