地震的形成及危害

地震的危害(英文)

2014-5-10 21:20:58

Earthquakes are among the most powerful events on earth, and their results can be terrifying.

A severe earthquake may release energy 10,000 times

as great as that of the first atomic bomb. Rock movements during an earthquake can make rivers change their course. Earthquakes can trigger landslides that cause great damage and loss of life. Large earthquakes beneath the ocean can create a series of huge, destructive waves called tsunamis (pronounced tsoo nah meez) that flood coasts for many miles. Earthquakes almost never kill people directly. Instead, many deaths and injuries in earthquakes result from falling objects and the

collapse of buildings, bridges, and other structures. Fire resulting from broken gas or power lines is another major danger during a quake. Spills of hazardous chemicals are also a concern during an earthquake.

The force of an earthquake depends on how much rock breaks and how far it shifts. Powerful earthquakes can shake firm ground violently for great distances. During

minor earthquakes, the vibration may be no greater than the vibration caused by a passing truck.

Earthquake damage than fires, floods are much larger, often cause the whole city is paralyzed, earthquake can be the whole city into ruins instantly; therefore, when the earthquake occurred, it is difficult to get immediate relief. Earthquake casualties, is mainly caused by the earthquake and fire caused by the collapse of housing.

Earthquakes almost never kill people directly. Instead, many deaths and injuries in earthquakes result from falling objects and the collapse of buildings, bridges, and other structures. Fire resulting from broken gas or power lines is another major danger during a quake. Spills of hazardous chemicals are also a concern during an earthquake.

To avoid the disaster, the most effective way is to rely on their own, to prevent disasters prepared to own strength. General household things with food and water, with a per capita amount is better preserved for 5 days. In addition to prepare some disaster prevention activities, such as disaster prevention turban, flashlight, emergency medicine, candles, semiconductor radio and some escape appliance, such as blankets, portable cooking utensils, such as solid fuel.