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When an Earthquake Strikes - ShakeOut

Where Will You Be? What Will You Do? When an Earthquake Strikes: Drop, Cover, and Hold on. Washington is earthquake country. It’s not a question of “if” but “when” an earthquake will strike us.

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Earthquake Safety Activities - ShakeOut

Since earthquake shaking is possible almost everywhere in the United States, earthquake safety should be practiced by everyone. There is a great deal that you and your students can do to take care of yourselves during and after an earthquake. The lessons in this booklet cover planning, preparation, practice, and more practice.

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Nevada’s Earthquake History - ShakeOut

settlements in Carson Valley and eastern Lake Tahoe. The earthquake occurred at about 2:40 in the morning. It began with a heavy rumbling sound and only lasted 3 to 10 seconds, but was strong enough to throw some people in Carson City to the ground. People immediately exited buildings in the sleeping garments in Carson City, Genoa, and Virginia ...

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All About Tsunamis: The Science Behind Tsunamis

tsunamis have occurred along the coasts of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Hawaii. Earthquake-induced movement of the ocean floor most often generates tsunamis. If a major earthquake or landslide occurs close to shore, the first wave in a series could reach the beach in

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Terrifying Tsunamis - superteacherworksheets.com

Terrifying Tsunamis by Lydia Lukidis In the article, “Terrifying Tsunamis,” you learned that tectonic plates are responsible for causing earthquakes and tsunamis. Using a science text book as a reference, describe another natural disaster that is caused by the activity of the Earth's tectonic plates. In your answer, be sure to explain

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Exercícios Vulcões, Terremotos e Tsunamis

Exercícios Vulcões, Terremotos e Tsunamis 1. (UFRGS) A figura a seguir representa processos associados à tectônica de placas Identifique os processos destacados pelas letras A, B e C, respectivamente. a) Orogenia – subducção – movimentos …

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The 1964 Great Alaska Earthquake and Tsunamis—A …

The waterfront of Whittier, Alaska, was heavily damaged by tsunamis generated by . underwater landslides. Whittier was an important all-weather port for both governmental and industrial groups, but the dock facilities were destroyed and were inoperable for . …

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Geological Hazards: Earthquakes, Landslides and Tsunamis

UNESCO – EOLSS SAMPLE CHAPTERS NATURAL AND HUMAN INDUCED HAZARDS – Vol. I - Geological Hazards: Earthquakes, Landslides and Tsunamis - Li Juan and Chen Yong ©Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS) magnitude m=5.5 (which is the same as that released by the explosion of the atomic bomb in Hiroshima in 1945), and the seismic energy …

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Waves in the Ocean - FCIT

Tsunamis 15 minutes - 1 hour few 100s of km seismic Tides several hours several 100s - few 1000s km gravitational (mainly sun and moon) The first class of waves that we will cover is that produced by the wind blowing on the ocean’s surface. Wind can generate waves locally, called sea, which travel in different directions and at different ...

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Geologic Hazards: Risks and Mitigation

Tsunamis Shallow Groundwater Problem Soil and Rock Hazards, including: Breccia pipes and karst Caliche Collapsible soils Corrosive soil and rock Expansive soil and rock Gypsiferous soil and rock Land subsidence and earth fissures Piping and erosion Radon gas Salt tectonics Shallow bedrock Wind-blown sand Volcanic Hazards, including: Volcanic ...

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首都直下地震対策検討ワーキンググループ最終報告の概要 25 …

【今後の対応】 地震防災対策大綱（中央防災会議） 緊急対策推進基本計画（首都直下地震対策特別措置法）