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EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS
and TSUNAMI SIGNS
BROCHURE
 Liquefaction
Earthquake takes place when loosely packed, water-
happens when logged sediments at or near the ground
surface lose their strength in response to
two blocks of strong ground shakin
the earth
suddenly slip Tsunami
past one another
are giant waves caused by
earthquakes or volcanic eruptions
under the sea

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Earthquake Ground shaking

K
hazards the vibration of the ground

A
during an earthquake.
anything

U
associated with

Q
an earthquake
that may affect

H
the normal

T
activities of

R
people.

E A landslide and Rockfalls

Landslide occurs when loose dirt or sediment
falls down a slope, a rockslide occurs only
when solid rocks are transported downslope
Earthquake hazards

Ground Shaking Subsidence and Lateral

Tsunami Spreading
Liquefaction Lowering the ground surface. Lateral
Landslides and Rockfalls spreading or flow are terms referring to
landslides that commonly form on gentle
Subsidence and Lateral slopes and that have rapid fluid-like flow
Spreading movement, like water
 TSUNAMI
SIGNS
Tsunami
Tsunamis are giant waves caused by
earthquakes or volcanic eruptions under
the sea

Warning Signal of a Must do during Tsunami

Tsunami Move to higher ground

Very large earthquake that lasts for

more than 20 seconds
Must do during Tsunami
Protect yoursrlf
Warning Signal of a
Tsunami Must do during Tsunami
Rapid and unexpected recession of water
Ready your emergency kit
levels below the expected low tide

Warning Signal of a Must do during Tsunami

Tsunami Evacuate immediately

A loud roar from the ocean

Must do during Tsunami
Warning Signal of a Stay away from the coast or shore

Tsunami
Ground shaking Must do during Tsunami
Be prepare for after shock and;

Warning Signal of a
Tsunami Must do during Tsunami
Big waves Be ready for secondary effects