Shake, Rattle n Roll! Earthquake Science & Safety. STACEY EDWARDS Education Officer The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre

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1 Shake, Rattle n Roll! Earthquake Science & Safety STACEY EDWARDS Education Officer The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre

2 User Notes This presentation may contain animations, video clips and notes that are not visible in the PDF format. For a Power Point version of the presentation please send an to info@uwiseismic.com.

3 What is the SRC?

4 The Seismic Research Centre monitors earthquakes, volcanoes and tsunamis in the English-speaking Eastern Caribbean.

5 Which countries are in the Eastern Caribbean? CARIBBEAN SEA

6 We monitor eight countries and 19 volcanoes! CARIBBEAN SEA

7 Do we have earthquakes in Trinidad?

8 YES! We have many earthquakes near Trinidad & Tobago. Earthquakes from

9 Have you ever felt an earthquake?

10 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 Centre Christ Church, Barbados It was long-like more than 20 seconds. People were running out of the mall, screaming with tears in their eyes. Town Centre Mall Port of Spain, Trinidad 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 Estate Gros Islet, Saint Lucia

11 Haiti: 12th, January, 2010 South 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 19 th January.

12 What do you think causes earthquakes?

13 Plate tectonics

14 Plate tectonics North American plate Caribbean plate Cocos plate Nazca plate South American plate

15 Plate tectonics in the Caribbean

16 What are some of the effects of earthquakes?

17 Damaged buildings September 2006, Trinidad Magnitude 5.8

18 Collapsed buildings November 2004, Dominica Magnitude 6.3

19 Collapsed buildings January, 2010 Haiti Magnitude 7.0 ~200,000 fatalities

20 Falling debris/objects November, 2007 Martinique Magnitude 7.3 ~3 fatalities

21 Liquefaction 1964 Niigata, Japan note buildings remained intact from the ground vibration

22 Tsunamis 26 th December, 2004 Indian Ocean Magnitude 9 ~225,000 deaths

23 American Samoa, September 2009

24 Landslides May 2008, Sichuan China Magnitude 7.9 ~70,000 fatalities

25 Fires August, 2007 Peru Magnitude 7.9 ~520 fatalities

26 Homelessness January 2010, Haiti Magnitude 7.0 ~200,000 fatalities

27 Loss of life May 2008, Sichuan China Magnitude 7.9 ~70,000 fatalities

28 How can we protect ourselves? Earthquake Drill

29 Earthquake PSA,

30 DCH: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON

31 DCH: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON 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.

32 DCH: DROP, COVER, HOLD ON

33 Earthquake Drill

34 During an earthquake REMAIN CALM. DO NOT PANIC. If inside, stay inside. If outside, stay outside. Do not run outside during an earthquake. REMAIN CALM

35 During an earthquake DUCK COVER HOLD ON

36 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.

37 During an earthquake If outside, stay outside away from glass buildings, electricity poles and bridges. If in a vehicle, do not stop on or under a bridge. REMAIN CALM

38 If trapped under debris 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. REMAIN CALM

39 After an earthquake LISTEN FOR INSTRUCTIONS If you need to evacuate leave your belongings. Be prepared for more earthquakes (aftershocks). If possible, visit for updates. REMAIN CALM

40 School Earthquake Drill Movie

41 Homework. Each one tell one

42 You are now Earthquake Ready!! Questions??? The University of the West Indies Seismic Research Centre