CASE STUDY

2001 Gujarat earthquake

The 2001 Gujarat earthquake, also known as the Bhuj earthquake, occurred on 26 January, India's 52nd Republic Day, at
08:46 AM IST and lasted for over 2 minutes. The epicentre was about 9 km south-southwest of the village of Chobari in
Bhachau Taluka of Kutch District of Gujarat, India.[5][6]

The intraplate earthquake reached 7.7 on the moment magnitude scale and had a maximum felt intensity of X (Extreme) on the
Mercalli intensity scale. The earthquake killed between 13,805 and 20,023 people (including 18 in southeastern Pakistan),
injured another 167,000 and destroyed nearly 400,000 homes.[7][8]

2015 Nepal earthquake

The April 2015 Nepal earthquake (also known as the Gorkha earthquake)[5][8] killed nearly 9,000 people and injured nearly
22,000. It occurred at 11:56 Nepal Standard Time on 25 April 2015, with a magnitude of 7.8Mw[1] or 8.1Ms[9] and a maximum
Mercalli Intensity of VIII (Severe). Its epicenter was east of Gorkha District at Barpak, Gorkha, and its hypocenter was at a
depth of approximately 8.2 km (5.1 mi).[1]

The earthquake triggered an avalanche on Mount Everest, killing 21,[14] making 25 April 2015 the deadliest day on the mountain
in history.[15] The earthquake triggered another huge avalanche in the Langtang valley, where 250 people were reported
missing.[16][17]

Precautionary measures that can be taken before, during and after an earthquake.....

Precautions that can be taken before an Earthquake

 Make sure you have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, and extra batteries at home.
 Learn how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity.
 Make up a plan of where to meet your family after an earthquake.
 Don't leave heavy objects on shelves (they'll fall during a quake).
 Anchor heavy furniture, cupboards, and appliances to the walls or floor.

Precautions that can be taken during an Earthquake

 If you're indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture
(a desk or table). Stay away from windows and outside doors.
 If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings (stuff
might fall off the building or the building could fall on you).
 Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't mix.
 If you're in a car, stop the car and stay inside the car until the earthquake stops.
 Don't use elevators (they'll probably get stuck anyway).

Precautions that can be taken after an Earthquake

 Check yourself and others for injuries. Provide first aid for anyone who needs it.
 Check water, gas, and electric lines for damage. If any are damaged, shut off the valves. Check for the smell of gas. If
you smell it, open all the windows and doors, leave immediately, and report it to the authorities (use someone else's
phone).
 Turn on the radio. Don't use the phone unless it's an emergency.
 Stay out of damaged buildings.
 Be careful around broken glass and debris. Wear boots or sturdy shoes to keep from cutting your feet.