WHAT TO DO

WHEN?
EARTHQUAKES
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DURING EARTHQUAKES
Before an Earthquake, you may hear a short rumbling sound. Our
first step is to stay CALM and ALERT. Watch out for any falling
objects that can cause serious injury. Find Cover, Stay Under, And
Wait or stay in a safe place around the room.
If you are outside, move to an open area. if you're near a shore
move to high ground quickly. Stay away from steep slopes.
AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE
Check yourself and others for injuries.
Listen to the radio
Stay away form damaged areas.
Stay away from glass, windows anything that can
fall.
Check water, gas, and electric lines for damage.
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VOLCANOES
Volcanoes are openings of the earths crust that are very
destructive when erupting and it can destroy everything in its path.
Volcanic ash is toxic and can cause health issues
Some earthquakes can cause a volcanic eruptions
Some volcanoes may erupt at intervals of 10,000 to 30,000 years.

DID YOU KNOW?

The explosion of Mount Tambora is the largest ever recorded by
humans in 1815. But the disaster is little remembered, primarily
because of lack of media

VOLCANIC ERUPTIONS
Before a Volcanic Eruption, you may feel an increase in the
frequency and intensity of felt earthquakes. Noticeable steaming or
fumarolic activity and new or enlarged areas of hot ground.
During a Volcanic Eruption, Close doors, windows, and all
ventilation in the house. Stay indoors and away from volcanic
ashfall areas as much as possible. Wear goggles, long-sleeved
shirts, and long pants.
After a Volcanic Eruption. listen to a NOAA weather radio or TV for
the latest information. Remain inside your home until
officials declare it is safe to leave. Inspect your home for any
damages. Avoid making phone calls except in serious emergencies.
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TSUNAMIS
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TSUNAMIS DO'S AND DONT'S

If you feel an earthquake while on the shore stay as far as you
can from the shore. If you see the shoreline going back from its
original position, that is an indication of a Tsunami.
During a Tsunami. Move immediately to high ground and a safe
place as far inland as possible. Do not leave until it is safe. listen
to the radio for more information on the situation.
After a Tsunami check for any missing people and report it to the
authorities.
Bring the injured to the hospital.
Check your home for any damages and check for any submerged
electronics before turning on the electricity.
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CLIMATE CHANGE
Climate change refers to long-term shifts in the Earth's
temperature and weather patterns. these shifts may be
natural but since the 1800s.
Human activities are the main driver of climate change,
primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels which produce
gases that get stuck within our atmosphere.
In 1896, a seminal paper by Swedish scientist Svante Arrhenius
first predicted that changes in atmospheric carbon dioxide
levels could substantially alter the surface temperature
through the greenhouse effect.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND HOW DO WE STOP IT?

Saving our planet does not occur overnight. Earth is likely to take
millions of years to recover from the destruction currently being
inflicted by humanity, scientists have warned.
Everyone can help stop climate change. From the way we travel to the
electricity we use and the food we eat, we can make a difference.
We can start by saving energy in our homes. Use less energy by
lowering by remembering to turn off appliances that are not being
used.
Public transport, for us to stop the burning of gases we can try to walk,
cycle, use electricity-powered vehicles as our Public Transport.
By recycling, we can lessen the trash that pollutes our land and seas
that can end up being burned and the gas that it produces can get
stuck in our atmosphere.