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Shake, Rattle ‘n Roll!Earthquake Science & Safety
STACEY EDWARDSEducation Officer
The University of the West IndiesSeismic Research Centre
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What is the SRC?
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The Seismic Research Centre monitors earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis in the English-speaking Eastern Caribbean.
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CARIBBEAN SEA
Which countries are in the Eastern Caribbean?
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CARIBBEAN SEA
We monitor eight countries and 19 volcanoes!
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Do we have earthquakes in Trinidad?
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YES! We have many earthquakes near Trinidad & Tobago.
Earthquakes from 1964Earthquakes from 1964--19961996
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Have you ever felt an earthquake?
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November 29th, 2007 earthquake
“It felt like if the earth was moving beneath my feet…Everyone who was in the building ran out in a panic.”Sheraton CentreChrist Church, Barbados
“My kids and I were playing in the living room when the quake hit. I picked them up and ran outside as it progressed.”Cap EstateGros Islet, Saint Lucia
“It was long-like more than 20 seconds. People were running out of the mall, screaming with tears in their eyes.”Town Centre MallPort of Spain, Trinidad
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Haiti: 12th, January, 2010South of Port‐au‐Prince, Haiti Magnitude 7.0
Earthquake epicenter was very shallow at a depth of only 10 km.
Many buildings leveled to the ground with tens of thousands of people buried under rubble.
At least 30 aftershocks, largest being magnitude 5.8 on 19thJanuary.
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What do you think causes earthquakes?
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Plate tectonics
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Plate tectonics
Caribbean plate
North American plate
Cocosplate
South American plateNazcaplate
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Plate tectonics in the Caribbean
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What are some of the effects of earthquakes?
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Damaged buildings
September 2006, Trinidad Magnitude 5.8
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Collapsed buildings
November 2004, Dominica Magnitude 6.3
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Collapsed buildings
January, 2010 Haiti Magnitude 7.0
~200,000 fatalities
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November, 2007 Martinique Magnitude 7.3
~3 fatalities
Falling debris/objects
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1964 Niigata, Japan – note buildings remained intact from the ground vibration
Liquefaction
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26th December, 2004 Indian OceanMagnitude 9
~225,000 deaths
Tsunamis
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American Samoa, September 2009
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May 2008, Sichuan China
Magnitude 7.9~70,000 fatalities
Landslides
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August, 2007 Peru Magnitude 7.9~520 fatalities
Fires
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Homelessness
January 2010, HaitiMagnitude 7.0
~200,000 fatalities
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Loss of lifeMay 2008, Sichuan
ChinaMagnitude 7.9
~70,000 fatalities
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How can we protect ourselves?Earthquake Drill
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Earthquake PSA, www.weready.org
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DCH: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON
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• Get under the table or desk
• Turn away from windows
• Put both hands on the back of your neck.
• If your desk or table moves, hold onto the legs and move with it.
DCH: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON
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DCH: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON
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Earthquake Drill
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– REMAIN CALM. DO NOT PANIC.
– If inside, stay inside. If outside, stay outside. Do not run outside during an earthquake.
During an earthquake
REMAIN CALM
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DUCK COVER HOLD ON
During an earthquake
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During an earthquake
• Stay away from glass windows, mirrors and pictures.
• Protect your head and face by going under a strong desk, bed or other piece of furniture.
• Be sure to hold on to the furniture and stay alert.
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During an earthquake
REMAIN CALM
• If outside, stay outside away from glass buildings, electricity poles and bridges.
• If in a vehicle, do not stop on or under a bridge.
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If trapped under debris
REMAIN CALM
• Do not light a match.
• Do not move about or kick up dust.
• Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
• Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.
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– LISTEN FOR INSTRUCTIONS
– If you need to evacuate leave your belongings.
– Be prepared for more earthquakes (aftershocks).
– If possible, visit www.uwiseismic.com for updates.
After an earthquake
REMAIN CALM
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School Earthquake Drill Movie
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Homework….
Each one tell one
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You are now You are now
Earthquake Ready!!Earthquake Ready!!
The University of the West IndiesSeismic Research Centre
www.uwiseismic.com
Questions???