Caribbean Studies

Mitigation measures for earthquakes and volcanoes

Personal

Ensure that all buildings are constructed in a proper manner using proper
materials
Pay attention to the area or location where the building is to be constructed

Government

Ensure that all housing plans that are submitted of approval are done per the
correct specifications
Ensure that area allocated for dwelling houses are properly maintained
Carry out inspections on building to ensure the proper codes are adhere to
Enform citizens about construction in certain area that are prune to disasters
or mishaps
Educate the public of the damages of constructing in certain areas

Consequences earthquakes and volcanoes

Death of animals and humans

Cracks in the earth surface
Loss of infrastructure
Increase in the presence of diseases
Disruption of water sources
Displacement of the population due to the loss of homes
Do some reading of positive effects of volcanoes and earthquakes

Soil conservation and land erosion

Factors that contribute to soil erosion

Persistent heavy rainfall over a long period of time; flooding which then
loosens the soil due to the excess water, it will wash away soil particles
Deforestation; which is cutting down of trees without planting them back, this
leaves the top soil exposed to erosion
Farming methods; slash and burn method, this is the process where plant are
slashed and burned
Fertilizers will weaken the soil which can further erode the soil
Mining and quarrying activities, blasting for stones,
Creeping slow movement of sol downhill
Over gazing animals clear al the vegetation leaving the soil bare

Effects of soil erosion

Can result to landslides and soil creep and mud slides

The loss of good agricultural soil/lands
Soil conservation

Reforestation and afforestation

Uses safer agricultural practices
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