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The geologic time scale shows the geologic time intervals based on the geologic rock
records, which describe the relationships between the events that happened
throughout the Earth’s history. A rock or fossil can be studied to determine what kind of
organism it represents, how the organism lived, and how it was preserved. However, by
itself a rock or fossil has little meaning unless it is placed within some context. The age
of it must be determined so it can be compared to other species from the same time
period. Understanding the ages of related rock or fossil species helps scientists piece
together the evolutionary history of a group of organisms.

2. What to do BEFORE an Earthquake: 

a. The key to effective Disaster prevention is planning
b. Familiarize you self with your place of work and residence.
c. Prepare your place of work and residence for the event.
d. Most causes of injuries during earthquake are from falling objects.
What to do DURING an Earthquake: 
a. If you are inside a structurally sound building, stay there.
b. If you are outside, move to an open area.
c. When driving a vehicle, pull to the side of the road and stop.
What to do AFTER an Earthquake:  
a. If you are inside an old, weak structure, take the fastest and safest away out!  
b. Help reduce the number of casualties from the earthquake.  
c. Check your Surroundings.  
d. Unless you need emergency help,:  
e. If you must evacuate your residence, leave a message stating where you are going.

3. Although volcanic eruptions are more predictable than earthquakes, there is very little if
anything that man can do to prevent or alter the hazardous events happening. The only
events people can occasionally have control over are the diversion of lava flows, lahars
and lake gas. Ashfall, pyroclastic flows, fountaining, lava eruptions and lahars cannot be
prevented from happening. It is how the risk is decreased to people that is the main
strategy of volcanic hazard management.
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a. Learn about local emergency response and evacuation plans.
b. Talk to everyone in your household about what to do if a landslide occurs.
c. Create and practice an evacuation plan for your family and your business.
d. Assemble and maintain an emergency preparedness kit.
e. Become familiar with the land around where you live and work so that you
understand your risk in different situations.
f. Watch the patterns of storm water drainage on slopes near your home, especially
where runoff water converges.
g. Create and practice an evacuation plan for your family and your business.
h. Assemble and maintain an emergency preparedness kit.