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Question
Write about earthquake, its effects, and mitigation steps
Solution
Earthquake:
A sudden movement (or) trembling of the earth's crust is called as earthquake. The movement of the tectonic plates, mass wasting, landslides, surface fault, etc., causes earthquakes.
- Effects:
Due to a strong earthquake, loss of lives, buildings, roads, bridges and dams are damaged. Earthquakes cause floods, tsunamis, landslides, fires, breakdown of water supply and electrical lines. It may change the course of a river too. - Mitigation steps:
- Construct Earthquake resistant building.
- Seek shelter under stable tables.
- Move to open areas.
- Secure your belonging.
- Put latches on cabinet doors and file cabinets.
- Store hazardous materials in a sturdy place.
- Keep fire extinguishers.
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