Lexi Digsby, Becky Clark, Natalie Brophy Earthquakes Lexi Digsby, Becky Clark, Natalie Brophy

Governing Board United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction Headquarters- Geneva, Switzerland Head- Robert Glasser

Earthquakes A sudden movement and violent shaking of the ground, sometimes causing great destruction, as a result of movements within the earth’s crust or volcanic action

What causes EARTHQUAKES Earthquakes are caused by faulting, a sudden vertical movement of the fault line. The location below the Earth’s surface where the earthquakes starts is called the hypocenter. The location directly above it on the surface of the earth is called the epicenter

statistics Approximately 1,000,000 earthquakes happen around the world every year The largest recorded U.S. Earthquake is 9.2 The largest recorded Earthquake in the World is 9.5

Earthquake safety Before an Earthquake During An Earthquake After An Earthquake

Before an earthquake Identify safe places such as a sturdy piece of furniture so that you can be ready Practice how to “Drop, Cover, and Hold on!” Secure items that could fall and cause injury Store critical supplies

During An Earthquake Drop down onto your hands and knees Cover your head and neck from falling objects Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors or windows and anything that could fall

After An Earthquake When the shaking stops, if there is a clear path then leave the building and go to an open space If you are trapped, do not move about or kick up dust Tap on a pipe or wall so that rescuers can hear you Be prepared to “Drop, Cover, and Hold on” in the likely event of aftershocks

Call to action Be prepared for earthquakes and always have a safe plan ahead of time to get out safely. Check trusted websites online to know what to do Always have bottled water, long-lasting food, a radio, flashlight, and some batteries.

Works cited PAGE Lisa Wald. The Green Frog News. Science of Earthquakes, USGS, https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/kids/eqscience.php National Safety Council, http://geology.com/articles/earthquake-safety.shtml Ready. Prepare for Emergencies, https://earthquake.usgs.gov/learn/facts.php