EARTHQUAKE RISK
Normal, Reverse, and Transcurrent (Strike-
REDUCTION
WHAT IS EARTHQUAKE?
An earthquake is the result of a sudden
release of stored energy in the Earth’s crust
that creates seismic waves. Earthquakes are
accordingly measured with a seismometer,
commonly known as a seismograph. An
earthquake is caused by tectonic plates
getting stuck and putting a strain on the
ground. Earthquakes are the vibrations
caused by rocks breaking under stress.
There are three different types of faults:
What are the four Slip).
types of  Normal Faults from when the hanging
wall drops down. The forces that create
Earthquakes? normal faults are pulling the sides
There are four different types of earthquakes: apart, or extensional.
Tectonic, Volcanic, Collapse and Explosion.  Reverse Faults from when the hanging
wall moves up. The forces creating
 Tectonic earthquake is one that occurs
when the earth’s crust breaks due to reverse faults are compressional,
geological forces on rocks and adjoining pushing the sides together.
plates that cause physical and chemical  Transcurrent or Strike-slip have walls
changes.
that move sideways, not up or down.
 Volcanic earthquake is any earthquake that
results from tectonic forces which occur in
conjunction with volcanic activity.
 Collapse earthquake are small earthquakes
in underground caverns and mines that are
caused by seismic waves produced from the
explosion of rock on the surface.
 Explosion earthquake is an earthquake that
is the result of the detonation of a nuclear
and/or chemical device.
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 WHAT TO DO
BEFORE
EARTHQUAKE?
 Review your family’s emergency plan.
 Secure your furniture, electronics, and
valuables.
 Get earthquake insurance.
 Prepare your emergency kit. Check
these items off your list: cash, prtable
charger of your cellphone, battery-
powered radio, bottled water, non-
perishable food(including pet food), a
list of emergency contacts, blankets, a
flashlight and extra batteries, extra
keys to your car and home, a first-aid
kit, special items like prescription
medications or baby formula.
Carefully secure all mirrors, framed
artwork, and other hanging items in your
home so they won’t fall off their hooks if
an earthquake causes your home to
shake.
DURING
EARTHQUAKE
 If you’re indoors, take cover
immediately.
 If you’re outdoors, stay there. AFTER
 If you’re in a vehicle, pull over and EARTHQUAKE
stay inside your car.
 If you’re near a coastline, move  Be prepared for aftershocks.
inland.  Check local news sources.
 Beware of gas leaks and spilled
flammable substances.
 Inspect your property for damage.
 Stay away from downed power lines.
 Contact your insurance broker if your
home has sustained damage.
If you’re outdoors during an
earthquake, stay there. Go to open
area away from buildings-the most
dangerous place is near a building’s
external walls or windows.
After an earthquake, don’t turn on any
lights or electronics until you’re sure no
flammable substances have spilled and
there is no leaking gas in your home.