is the normal relationship between number of occurrences of a particular type of event and the size of such events? * numerous small events‚ a few larger events‚ and only rarely a giant event [p. 6] 5. When is a large event such as a major earthquake not a disaster? * when it happens in a remote area and does not affect anyone [p.3] 6. When people incur a significant loss from a natural disaster‚ who is most commonly to blame‚ and why? * People themselves are to blame because they place
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-Underwater earthquake 4000020000What are the four causes of a tsunami? -Underwater volcanic eruption -Underwater landslide -Large Meteor Strike- -Underwater earthquake -333375-270510Japan was hit by a 9.0 magnitude earthquake on March 11‚ 2011 at 2:46 (local time )that triggered a deadly
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life‚ or drastic change to the environment. 2. Extensively defined as any tragic event stemming from events such as earthquakes‚ floods‚ catastrophic accidents‚ fires‚ or explosions. It is a phenomenon that disasters can cause damage to life‚ property and destroy the economic‚ social and cultural life of people. Types Of Natural Disaster? 1. Avalanches 2. Earthquakes 3. Volcanic Eruption 4. Tornado 5. Storms Avalanches 1. An avalanche (also called a snow slide or snow
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Facilities & Property Management Assignment 2 Table of Contents Page 1 * 1. Identifying Elements and Evacuation Plans Page 2 * 2. Disaster Management Framework * 2.1 Pre-Event * 2.2 Prodromal * 2.3 Emergency Page 3 * 2.4 Intermediate * 2.5 Long Term Recovery * Conclusion Page 4 * Referencing A hotel property is constructed to meet the needs of a growing community. With increasing disasters affecting properties in the world caused naturally
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Community Emergency Preparedness and Response Emergency preparedness is the ability of individuals‚ organizations‚ and communities to respond to public health emergencies‚ such as natural disasters‚ bad weather‚ bioterrorism‚ outbreak of diseases‚ accidents casualties‚ and chemical or radiation emergencies. The most indigenous role of the federal‚ state or local government is to protect and prevent citizens from injury or potential harm‚ which involves helping people to prepare and respond to emergency
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Describe the characteristics and explain the causes‚ of tsunamis. (8 marks) A Tsunami is a large and potentially destructive sea wave often produced by a submarine earthquake‚ subsidence or an underwater volcanic eruption. They occur when a large volume of water is displaced in the ocean. The characteristics of tsunamis differ slightly from normal sea waves. For one‚ they often have extremely long wave lengths‚ in deep water an initial wavelength can be up to 100km. Their amplitude contrasts with
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Title: Earthquake Epicenter Lab Problem: How can we use seismic waves to determine the epicenter of an earthquake? Hypothesis: By using the arrival time of P-waves and S-waves from seismic stations‚ I can determine the epicenter of an earthquake. Data and Observations: After you have recorded the data for the seismographs you selected to review (Step 3 in the lab)‚ take a screenshot of your completed data table (or print it and send it directly to your instructor). You should also take a screenshot
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WHAT IS A NATURAL DISASTER A natural disaster is a major adverse event resulting from natural processes of the Earth; examples include floods‚ volcanic eruptions‚ earthquakes‚ tsunamis‚ and other geologic processes. A natural disaster can cause loss of life or property damage‚[1] and typically leaves some economic damage in its wake‚ the severity of which depends on the affected population’s resilience‚ or ability to recover.[2] In 2012‚ there were 905 natural disasters worldwide‚ 93% of which were
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the populace of Ermita‚ at the heart of Manila particularly in the outskirts of M.H. Del Pilar nearby the grandiose Camarin restaurant‚ was one of the few people who have survived the 1990 Luzon killer earthquake. On July 15‚ 1990‚ the often crowded city of Manila was struck by the strongest earthquake recorded in the Philippine history. The whole city was under a big shock for some minutes especially those who are inside the Camarin restaurant which is known to be a majestically stood building offering
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features of the destruction of the Bronze-Age Island and society of Thera. The Earthquakes When the late Bronze-Age island of Thera erupted nothing truly scientific would have been known. It would have been seen as the ‘wrath of the gods’ rather than a geophysical phenomenon because of the undersea movement of the earth. Between Earthquake and Eruption The next issue for debate is the time between the earthquake and the eruption and the possible reactions of the Theran people. The proper understanding
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