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What is the phenomenon in which sediments behave like liquid, similar to quicksand, due to an earthquake?
What is the phenomenon in which sediments behave like liquid, similar to quicksand, due to an earthquake?
What is the deformation or displacement of the ground due to movement of a fault called?
What is the deformation or displacement of the ground due to movement of a fault called?
What is a ground shaking-induced downslope movement of ground, soil, or rocks from an elevated area called?
What is a ground shaking-induced downslope movement of ground, soil, or rocks from an elevated area called?
What is a series of giant waves in a body of water due to underwater earthquakes called?
What is a series of giant waves in a body of water due to underwater earthquakes called?
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What type of earthquake is caused by the sudden movement of faults and plate boundaries underneath the earth's surface?
What type of earthquake is caused by the sudden movement of faults and plate boundaries underneath the earth's surface?
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What type of earthquake is induced by rising magma or lava over an active volcano?
What type of earthquake is induced by rising magma or lava over an active volcano?
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What is the focus of post-disaster loss management?
What is the focus of post-disaster loss management?
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What is a key characteristic of capacities in disaster readiness?
What is a key characteristic of capacities in disaster readiness?
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Which type of hazard is related to typhoons, floods, and droughts?
Which type of hazard is related to typhoons, floods, and droughts?
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What causes emergencies that communities cannot handle without outside assistance?
What causes emergencies that communities cannot handle without outside assistance?
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What region is prone to natural hazards due to its geographical positioning?
What region is prone to natural hazards due to its geographical positioning?
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In disaster readiness, what can be done during pre-disaster loss management activities?
In disaster readiness, what can be done during pre-disaster loss management activities?
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What is the term used to describe the release of compressed gas or steam?
What is the term used to describe the release of compressed gas or steam?
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Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard?
Which of the following is an example of a biological hazard?
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What does the red color on the Seismic Design Categories (SDC) map indicate?
What does the red color on the Seismic Design Categories (SDC) map indicate?
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What is the term used to describe smaller earthquakes that follow the largest shock of an earthquake sequence?
What is the term used to describe smaller earthquakes that follow the largest shock of an earthquake sequence?
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Which of the following is an example of a chemical hazard?
Which of the following is an example of a chemical hazard?
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What is the term used to describe the disruptive vibration of the ground during an earthquake?
What is the term used to describe the disruptive vibration of the ground during an earthquake?
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Study Notes
Types of Hazards
- Kinetic energy: entanglement of hair or clothing in rotating equipment
- Potential or gravitational energy: an object that could fall from a height
- Pressure (high temperature): the release of compressed gas or steam
Categories of Hazards
- Physical hazards: radiation, magnetic fields, pressure extremes
- Biological hazards: bacteria, viruses, insects, plants, birds, animals, and humans
- Chemical hazards: depends on physical, chemical, and toxic properties of the chemical
- Ergonomic hazards: repetitive movements, improper set up of workstation
- Psychosocial hazards: stress and violence
- Safety hazards: slipping/tripping hazards, inappropriate machine guarding, equipment malfunctions or breakdowns
Seismic Design Categories (SDC MAP)
- A. White: very small probability of experiencing damaging earthquake effects
- B. Gray: could experience shaking of moderate intensity
- C. Yellow: could experience strong shaking
- D. Light Brown, Darker Brown, Darkest Brown: could experience very strong shaking (the darker the color, the stronger the shaking)
- E. Red: near major active faults capable of producing the most intense shaking
Effects of Earthquake Ground Shaking
- Ground shaking: disruptive up, down, and sideways vibration of the ground during an earthquake
- Aftershocks: smaller earthquakes that follow the largest shock of an earthquake sequence
- Liquefaction: sediments behave like liquid, reducing strength and stiffness of the soil
- Ground rupture: deformation or displacement of the ground due to movement of fault
- Landslide: ground shaking-induced downslope movement of ground, soil, or rocks from an elevated area
Types of Disasters
- Tsunami: series of giant waves in a body of water due to underwater earthquakes
- Earthquake: shaking of the ground caused by sudden slippage of rock masses below or at the surface of the earth
- Fire: fire hazard is any condition that can cause a fire or make a fire burn more intensely
- Volcanic earthquake: earthquake induced by rising magma or lava over an active volcano
- Tectonic earthquake: type of earthquake caused by the sudden movement of faults and plate boundaries underneath the earth's surface
Disaster Readiness and Risk Reduction
- Impact reduction: reducing the impact of disasters beyond immediate human, physical, or economic losses
- Capacities: positive resources and abilities that help individuals, families, and communities mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from hazards
- Hydrometeorological hazard: hazard related to oceanographic nature, atmospheric conditions, and climate systems such as typhoons, floods, and droughts
- Post-disaster loss management: focuses on improving emergency response and broadening support given to victims
- Pre-disaster loss management: activities focusing on reducing community vulnerability to hazards
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Test your knowledge on disaster readiness, risk reduction, and the impact of disasters on a community. Questions cover topics such as natural hazards, emergency response, and the Pacific Ring of Fire.
