DRRR HANDOUT FOR EXAM

 Three steps you should take at the first sign of an earthquake

 A type of disaster caused by human actions or activities such as deliberate purpose, recklessness,
technological imperfections, ignorance, complete disrespect for the environment, and unwise decisions.
 In the 1990 Baguio earthquake, most of the deaths occurred in collapsed buildings, like the Hyatt
Terraces Hotel, where hundreds died and many others were hurt. Why did this result to a disaster?
 The leading cause of most earthquake-related deaths is?
 The following are ways of reducing vulnerability
 The following pertains to environmental vulnerability
 . The social impacts of natural hazards
 Why do you suppose there has been an overall increase in the number of deaths and monetary losses
related to natural disasters on Earth
 Which two natural hazards have caused the most damaged both in terms of loss of life and monetary
losses over the past 50 years on a global scale – TYPHOONS and EARTHQUAKES
 What should you do if you were outside during an earthquake - Stay away from trees, power lines and
concrete structures
 frequently a warning sign of an impending tsunami is Seawater suddenly retreats from the shore
 It is a result of the passage of seismic waves through the ground, and ranges from quite gentle in small
earthquakes to incredibly violent in large earthquakes is Ground Shaking
 Elements located in coastal areas are likely to be exposed to Storm Surge