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Nombre: Karol Dario Corral Corral Matrícula: T03045816

Nombre de la materia: Ecology And Nombre del profesor: Citlali Herrera

Geography Robles

Módulo: Módulo 1
Actividad: Activity 4. Seismic
activity in Mexico

Fecha: 03/09/2022
Bibliografía:

What is a natural disaster?

A natural disaster is characterized by the abnormal intensity of a natural agent
(flood, mudslide, earthquake, avalanche, drought) when the usual measures to
be taken to prevent this damage were not able to prevent their emergence or
were not able to be taken.

Explain the causes of an earthquake or a volcanic eruption:

Earthquakes are caused by a sudden release of stress along faults in the
earth's crust. The continuous motion of tectonic plates causes a steady build-up
of pressure in the rock strata on both sides of a fault until the stress is
sufficiently great that it is released in a sudden, jerky movement.

What is the Servicio Sismológico Nacional (National Seismic

Service)? And the USGS? What is their purpose?

The National Seismological Service is based on registering, storing and

distributing ground movement data to inform authorities and the population in
general about the country's seismicity, promote data exchange and cooperate
with other monitoring and research institutions at the national level. and
international.
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The United States Geological Survey or USGS is a scientific agency of the

United States federal government. The scientists of this entity study the terrain,
the natural resources, and the natural dangers that threaten them.

What association or groups do you know that help during

natural disasters?

 CENAPRED
 DesInventar
 LA RED
 RRD
 CATALYST

What is the Topos (moles) group in Mexico?

Mexico's Topes de Tlatelolco, or "topos de Tlatelolco" are world renowned and

considered heroes in Mexico. They are experts in search and rescue operations
in situations where structures have collapsed and survivors may be trapped in
air pockets.

When were they created? During which historical moment?

They were formed spontaneously in response to a huge earthquake in 1985.

Since then, Mexican volunteer rescuers known as the Topos - Moles - have
helped in earthquakes from Iran to Nepal

What values did they show when rescuing victims of the

earthquake?

Honesty, responsibility, Solidarity, patience, discipline, commitment, courage,

etc.
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How can we support their job?

Helping both physically and mentally, carrying stones, digging, bringing them
water, food, flashlights, etc.

Or simply encouraging them to continue saving people.