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Shake, Rattle ‘n Roll!Earthquake Science & Safety
STACEY EDWARDSEducation Officer
The University of the West IndiesSeismic Research Centre
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What is the SRC?
The Seismic Research Centre monitors earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis in the English-speaking Eastern Caribbean.
CARIBBEAN SEA
Which countries are in the Eastern Caribbean?
CARIBBEAN SEA
We monitor eight countries and 19 volcanoes!
Do we have earthquakes in Trinidad?
YES! We have many earthquakes near Trinidad & Tobago.
Earthquakes from 1964Earthquakes from 1964--19961996
Have you ever felt an earthquake?
November 29th, 2007 earthquake
“It felt like if the earth was moving beneath my feet…Everyone who was in the building ran out in a panic.”Sheraton CentreChrist Church, Barbados
“My kids and I were playing in the living room when the quake hit. I picked them up and ran outside as it progressed.”Cap EstateGros Islet, Saint Lucia
“It was long-like more than 20 seconds. People were running out of the mall, screaming with tears in their eyes.”Town Centre MallPort of Spain, Trinidad
Haiti: 12th, January, 2010South of Port‐au‐Prince, Haiti Magnitude 7.0
Earthquake epicenter was very shallow at a depth of only 10 km.
Many buildings leveled to the ground with tens of thousands of people buried under rubble.
At least 30 aftershocks, largest being magnitude 5.8 on 19thJanuary.
What do you think causes earthquakes?
Plate tectonics
Plate tectonics
Caribbean plate
North American plate
Cocosplate
South American plateNazcaplate
Plate tectonics in the Caribbean
What are some of the effects of earthquakes?
Damaged buildings
September 2006, Trinidad Magnitude 5.8
Collapsed buildings
November 2004, Dominica Magnitude 6.3
Collapsed buildings
January, 2010 Haiti Magnitude 7.0
~200,000 fatalities
November, 2007 Martinique Magnitude 7.3
~3 fatalities
Falling debris/objects
1964 Niigata, Japan – note buildings remained intact from the ground vibration
Liquefaction
26th December, 2004 Indian OceanMagnitude 9
~225,000 deaths
Tsunamis
American Samoa, September 2009
May 2008, Sichuan China
Magnitude 7.9~70,000 fatalities
Landslides
August, 2007 Peru Magnitude 7.9~520 fatalities
Fires
Homelessness
January 2010, HaitiMagnitude 7.0
~200,000 fatalities
Loss of lifeMay 2008, Sichuan
ChinaMagnitude 7.9
~70,000 fatalities
How can we protect ourselves?Earthquake Drill
Earthquake PSA, www.weready.org
DCH: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON
• Get under the table or desk
• Turn away from windows
• Put both hands on the back of your neck.
• If your desk or table moves, hold onto the legs and move with it.
DCH: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON
DCH: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON
Earthquake Drill
– REMAIN CALM. DO NOT PANIC.
– If inside, stay inside. If outside, stay outside. Do not run outside during an earthquake.
During an earthquake
REMAIN CALM
DUCK COVER HOLD ON
During an earthquake
During an earthquake
• Stay away from glass windows, mirrors and pictures.
• Protect your head and face by going under a strong desk, bed or other piece of furniture.
• Be sure to hold on to the furniture and stay alert.
During an earthquake
REMAIN CALM
• If outside, stay outside away from glass buildings, electricity poles and bridges.
• If in a vehicle, do not stop on or under a bridge.
If trapped under debris
REMAIN CALM
• Do not light a match.
• Do not move about or kick up dust.
• Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
• Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.
– LISTEN FOR INSTRUCTIONS
– If you need to evacuate leave your belongings.
– Be prepared for more earthquakes (aftershocks).
– If possible, visit www.uwiseismic.com for updates.
After an earthquake
REMAIN CALM
School Earthquake Drill Movie
Homework….
Each one tell one
You are now You are now
Earthquake Ready!!Earthquake Ready!!
The University of the West IndiesSeismic Research Centre
www.uwiseismic.com
Questions???