Information about earthquakes
What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a disaster. A disaster is also called a disaster or calamity. There are two types of calamity or calamity.
- Natural calamities and
- Man-made disasters
Earthquakes, droughts, heavy rains, droughts, volcanic eruptions, floods etc. are natural calamities which depend on nature. Whereas water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution, war, riots, accidents etc. are man-made disasters.
An earthquake is a natural disaster. Which is seen to depend on nature but somewhere humans are also responsible because due to the growing industrial activity of humans and modern technology, the system of nature has been disrupted due to which we have to face many disasters.
What is an earthquake? Earthquakes are also known as earthquakes and aftershocks. A general definition of an earthquake is a ground shaking caused by a sudden release of energy in the earth's layers. A sudden release of energy in the earth's layers causes the ground to vibrate with tremors known as earthquakes.
An earthquake is a natural disaster. Which is seen to depend on nature but somewhere humans are also responsible because due to the growing industrial activity of humans and modern technology, the system of nature has been disrupted due to which we have to face many disasters.
On October 8, 2005, a major earthquake struck Uri and Tangdhar villages in North Kashmir, India. Earlier on January 26, 2000 he came to Bhuj district of Kutch, Gujarat.
What can be done to protect oneself during an earthquake?
If you are at home,
- Take shelter under a table and stay there until the shaking stops.
- Stay away from tall and heavy objects that may fall on you.
- If you are in bed, do not stand up, protect the head with a pillow.
If you are out,
Find an open area away from buildings, trees and overhead power lines. Sit on the ground.
If you are in a motor or bus, do not come out. Ask the driver to drive slowly to an open spot. Do not come out until the shaking stops.
Richter Scale
The unit that shows the value of earthquake intensity on a scale is called Richter Scale.
An earthquake that is destructive has a magnitude greater than 7 on the Richter scale.
Both the Bhuj and Kashmir earthquakes had a magnitude of more than 7.5.
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