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Quake Aftershock
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An earthquake is a natural occurrence; therefore, you can never stop it when it happens even if you are Superman. It has been the cause of thousands of deaths all over the world in the past 2 decades. Nevertheless, there are things you can do to stay safe during an earthquake whether you are inside or outside a building, in the car, or trapped in debris.
When inside a building during an earthquake, minimize your movements as much as possible. Don't try to run or even walk to a different location, instead drop to the ground and look for a covering such as a table or a desk. I you're in the bedroom, stay under the bed. No matter what happens, never get out until the earthquake stops.
If you're outside when an earthquake hits don't try to go inside a building. You would rather stay away from one. Avoid being too close to a street light or a tall tree that might possible fall due to the intensity of the quake. Again, stay where you are, drop to the ground and cover your head.
You can be a car during an earthquake. If that's the case stop the car engine as soon as possible. Do not park beside a tall building or you might increase your risk of being crushed by falling debris. Stay away from bridges too. As much as possible, just stay inside the car and wait for the shaking to stop.
If you're unlucky and you get trapped inside a building don't panic. Stay calm and focused and check whether you are alone or if there are other trapped people who might need some help. Even if you have the freedom to move about, don't. Just stay where you are and try to make a sound that might attract rescuers.
The importance of staying in one place during and after an earthquake should be emphasize since you cannot be sure if there is going to be an aftershock or not. Most injuries are a result of people being caught unaware by an aftershock. We are living in a critical time so make sure you are always prepared to face even the fiercest of dangers.
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Infrastructure Decimated by Earthquake in Kobe, Japan on January 17, 1995
On January 17th, 1995 a massive earthquake hit the region of Kobe, Japan. This quake was unique in that it occurred at the intersection of three tectonic plates. This resulted in enormous damage to the area. Buildings collapsed, roads were destroyed, and utilities went offline for days.
An earthquake will cause damage in two ways. Initially damage is caused as a direct effect of the shift in the tectonic plates. In this incident the shifting plates resulted in ground displacements as large as 3 meters along the fault line. Fortunately the actual fault line did not go through the heart of the port city of Kobe. In this case the direct effect damage was limited to the destruction of underground utility lines, fences, and drainage ditches. The rapid shift in displacement of the ground along the fault line sheared the underground lines like butter, cutting off all major utilities.
Most of the damage caused in this earthquake was the result of the secondary effects of the quake which radiated out from the epicenter. Secondary effects from a quake of this magnitude may take many forms including aftershocks, liquefaction, fissuring, and possibly triggering additional quakes. Wooden houses collapsed from the severe shaking of the ground. Many buildings suffered extensive damage from the 5th floor and higher. This was attributed to the building codes at the time that relaxed the structural requirements of the buildings from the 5th floor up.
The social impact of this quake was devastating. The Japanese had considered themselves to be well prepared for such an event. It was thought that their buildings, mostly made of wood, were better able to withstand the shaking and shearing forces brought on by quakes because of the material's ability to flex, and bend. What they did not count on was the effect that the heavy tiled roofs would have on their structures. The heavy weight of the roof, placed on the lighter wood frame created a whiplash effect that turned these wooden structures into rubble. Making matters worse was the fact that roads where damaged, and those that where not damaged were covered in debris. The rubble strewn everywhere made it very hard to navigate into the area and render assistance, resulting in a much longer and more difficult recovery period. In all, 5000 people died as a result of this disaster.
The economic effects of this earthquake where just as devastating. The clean-up and repair of all the damage cost millions of dollars. Local businesses, even those not located directly in the areas of major destruction, where unable to resume business, as local utilities had suffered major damage and remained offline. In some cases it took as much as 2 months to effect repairs.
The Japanese thought they where prepared for any eventuality. They built their homes and buildings using techniques and materials that they thought would withstand the forces that an earthquake would create. Yet, despite all their preparation and planning, the result was still a disaster of colossal magnitude. Some 5000 people lost their lives; buildings, houses, roads, highways, and all major services where damaged, and tremendous financial loss, and hardship resulted. There is no such thing as being too prepared.
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OMG i just felt an earthquake.?
I know not a question.Just very interesting. There was a stronger earthquake yesterday so is this an aftershock or is it just another quake.I guess it did turn out to be a question.
I felt one from Sunday but not the one from yesterday you mentioned. I did feel the shake from a couple of minutes ago though. Scientists feel the San Andreas fault is ready to rumble anywhere from now to the next 20 to quite possibly another hundred years. The Earthquake from Sunday started at Lennox and reached as far out as Laguna Hills and Southern San Diego.
The southern section of the fault between Los Angeles and San Diego has been active for the past few days :/.
Strong aftershock shakes Chile capital after quake
A strong aftershock rocked the Chilean capital of Santiago early on Saturday, hours after a 8.8-magnitude quake hit the country, killing at least 47 people.
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