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    The document discusses two types of tsunamis: local tsunamis that occur within 100km of the source and distant/far field tsunamis that can take 1-24 hours to reach coastlines. It outlines three natural warning signs of an approaching tsunami: a strong earthquake, unusual sea level changes, and rumbling sounds. It then lists true/false statements about tsunami safety such as evacuating to higher ground if a large tsunami is coming.

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    Lesson 7 Earthquake Hazard and Preparedness

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    Two Kinds of Tsunami

     (1) local tsunami
    Local tsunamis are confined to coasts within a hundred
    kilometers of the source usually earthquakes and a landslide or a
    pyroclastic flow. It can reach the shoreline within 2 to 5 minutes.

     (2) and far field or distant tsunami.


    Far field or distant tsunamis can travel from 1 to 24 hours
    before reaching the coast of the nearby countries. These tsunamis
    mainly coming from the countries bordering Pacific Ocean like
    Chile (1960 2010, 2015), Alaska in USA and Japan (2011).


    Natural Signs of an
    Approaching Tsunami

    To mitigate the effect of the tsunami, the community should be
    aware of the natural signs that they might observe.

    The three natural signs of an approaching tsunami are:

    I. A strong felt earthquake,


    II. Unusual sea level change: sudden sea water retreat
    (exposed sea beds – coral flats, fishes, etc..) or rise, and
    III. Unusual rumbling sound of approaching waves (e.g.
    sound like that of a train)
    True or False?

    A. I should go to the shore to watch a tsunami.
    B. B. All undersea earthquakes cause tsunami.
    C. C. If I felt a strong earthquake while near the coast, I should
    wait to hear the rumbling sound before moving to high ground
    D. D. If a small tsunami is coming, I should get out of the water
    and wait until I hear it is safe to return.
    E. E. Is a big tsunami is coming, I should move as far inland as I
    can or to higher ground.
    F. F. If I am swimming when a small tsunami comes, I could get
    dragged out to sea by the strong rips and currents.
    G. G. A tsunami is most often caused by undersea earthquakes.




















    True or False?

    1. When the shaking starts, I should run immediately and leave
    the room to get out of the building as fast as I could.
    2. During an earthquake and I am outside, it is best to take
    shelter under trees, power lines, posts and concrete structures.
    3. If near the shore and a very strong earthquake is felt, one must
    move quickly to higher ground even if there is no immediate
    information of the possible source and location of the
    earthquake.
    4. During an earthquake, to make it faster to get out of the
    building, use the elevator.
    5. In the chemistry lab, breakable items, harmful chemicals and
    flammable materials are be stored properly in the uppermost
    secured shelves.







    Application:

    1. “Earthquakes alone don’t injure or kill people. It is our
    practices at home, in school, in the workplace or outside
    that could hurt or injure us and others.” Why is this so?
    Sample Response: Because we did not prepare ourselves and our
    surroundings. We have to be conscious of the various ways by
    which we can prepare ourselves, our school and the community.
    2. How can I help spread the right information about
    earthquake preparedness?
    Possible answers: Discuss at home. Discuss with friend. Help in
    the organization of earthquake drills. Seriously participate in the
    earthquake preparedness activities of the school

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