EARTHQUAKES Primary & Secondary Effects PUBLIC SAFETY RULES

EARTHQUAKESEARTHQUAKESPrimary & Secondary Effects

PUBLIC SAFETY RULES

Earthquake Effects Earthquake Effects Ground ShakingGround Shaking

Earthquake Effects Earthquake Effects

Ground ShakingGround Shaking

Earthquake EffectsEarthquake EffectsGround ShakingGround Shaking

Earthquake Effects Earthquake Effects Ground ShakingGround Shaking

Earthquake Effects Earthquake Effects Ground ShakingGround Shaking

Earthquake Effects Earthquake Effects Surface FaultingSurface Faulting

Earthquake Effects Earthquake Effects LiquefactionLiquefaction

SECONDARY EFFECTS OF EARTHQUAKES

Earthquake induced fires. Hazardous Material Spills. LandslidesTsunami. Communication Failures. Epidemics. Huge amount of debris Changes of river course.

Earthquake Effects - Earthquake Effects - LandslidesLandslides

Earthquake Effects - Earthquake Effects - FiresFires

Earthquake Effects - Earthquake Effects - TsunamisTsunamis1 2

3

Peninsula with faults

SEA QUAKES

EPIDEMICS

DISPOSAL OF DEAD

DEBRIS DEBRIS CLEARENCECLEARENCE

CHANGES IN RIVER COURSECHANGES IN RIVER COURSE

Seismic Seismic WavesWaves

Earthquake MagnitudeEarthquake Magnitude

M5

M6

M7

Earthquake Magnitude Scale Magnitude Earthquake Effects Estimated No.

Each Year

2.5 or less Usually not felt, but can be recorded by seismograph.

9,00,000

2.5 to 5.4 Often felt, but only causes minor damage. 30,000

5.5 to 6.0 Slight damage to buildings and other structures. 500

6.1 to 6.9 May cause a lot of damage in very populated areas. 100

7.0 to 7.9 Major earthquake. Serious damage. 20

8.0 or greater

Great earthquake. Can totally destroy communities near the epicenter.

One every 5 to 10 years

Nagpur

Earthquake LocationEarthquake Location

                                                      Longitude Latitude

DATEDATE TIMETIME MAGMAG REGIONREGION

07 FEB 06:23:36

4.8 QUEEN CHALOTTE ISLANDS

06 FEB 16:25:21

4.7 NICOBAR ISLANDS

08:46:12

4 GULF OF CALIFORNIA

08:22:24

4.9 SOUTHERN BOLIVIA

06:07:56

5.5 NICOBAR ISLANDS

04:24:18

5.7 ANDAMAN ISLANDS

01:28:48

5.3 WEST OF MACQUARIE ISLANDS

01:02:43

5 -DO-

Problems for SAR Teams

Assess the magnitude of the calamities.Collect information both official & non

official agencies for relief works.Ascertain resources available for relief ops.

Problems for SAR Teams.....

Coordination of various agencies for :– Evolving a common programme of work.– Drawing up operations plans– Providing facilities like training of

volunteers.– Establish liaison between Central & State

Governments, Local authorities & Social Welfare Organisiations.

PRECAUTIONS &

SAFETY RULES

CAUSES OF DAMAGE TO CAUSES OF DAMAGE TO HUMAN LIFEHUMAN LIFE

Falling bricks/stones & plasterSplintering glassToppling furniture, collapsing wallsRock and land slides on mountainsFallen power linesSea waves generatedFiresPanicky human actions

SIMPLE PRECAUTIONS

Open area is safer Move away from falling debris, chimneys, over

head tanks Rushing out through staircase is dangerous Switch off the lights, power supply & gas

connection

SIMPLE PRECAUTIONSSIMPLE PRECAUTIONS

Move away from glassed windows & doors

Stand behind an inside doorwayCrouch under a desk, table or benchDon’t stay inside large unsupported

halls

SAFETY RULES-BEFORESAFETY RULES-BEFORE

Predict the hazardsPlace large/heavy objects on groundAvoid stocks of glass & crystal ware

on topAnchor overhead lighting fixtures Construct earthquake resistant

buildings and follow building codesKnow your local ER/CD set-up

Remain calm, Plan actions & consequences, Rescue others

If indoors watch for falling objects/debris

Stay away from glass windows, mirrors, chimneys

SAFETY RULES-DURINGSAFETY RULES-DURING

Get under a table, desk or bed in a corner

Do not run outsideIf outside move to open area, avoid high

buildings, power polesIf in vehicle, stop in safe place in open

area

SAFETY RULES-DURING….SAFETY RULES-DURING….

Check for injured personsCheck for firesWear shoes in all areasCheck utility lines & appliances for

damageDo not use matches,lighters, switches

if any gas leak

SAFETY RULES-AFTERSAFETY RULES-AFTER

Do not eat/drink anything from openDo not spread rumoursAssist CD & HG, Fire service, PoliceDo not crowd in to damaged areas

SAFETY RULES-AFTER…SAFETY RULES-AFTER…

ANY QUESTIONS