文档介绍：Earthquake!
Earthquake!
Ever felt the earth shake beneath your feet? You’ve just felt an Earthquake!
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Earthquakes can happen all over the world and vary in strength.
What Causes an Earthquake?
Earthquakes are caused by the movement of Tectonic plates.
The break between Tectonic plates is called a fault
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The San Andreas Fault in California
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Plate Movements
Tectonic Plates move in different ways.
EXTENSIONAL – Plates EXTEND AWAY from each other.
COMPRESSIONAL – Plates pressed, or PUSHED towards each other.
Plate Movements
TRANSFORM – Plates SHIFT against each other in opposite directions
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What Happened on May 12 2008 in China
Wenchuan County, Sichuan Province China - A massive earthquake struck central China on Monday, killing more than 8,500 people in one province alone and trapping nearly 900 students under the rubble of their school, raising fears the overall death toll could increase sharply.
What Actions Should Be Taken
Before Earthquake
During Earthquake
After Earthquake
Before Earthquake
Pick "safe places" in each room of your home.  A safe place could be under a sturdy table or desk or against an interior wall away from windows, bookcases, or tall furniture that could fall on you. The shorter the distance to move to safety, the less likely you will be injured. Injury statistics show that people moving as little as 10 feet during an earthquake's shaking are most likely to be injured. Also pick safe places, in your office, school and other buildings you are frequently in.
Practice drop, cover, and hold-on in each safe place. Drop under a sturdy desk or table and hold on to one leg of the table or desk. Protect your eyes by keeping your head down. Practice these actions so that they e an automatic response. When an earthquake or other disaster occurs, many people hesitate, trying to remember what they are supposed to do. Responding qu