DRR 1
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- Now, this time, let us talk about risk reduction of earthquake. As its name states, risk reduction means lowering the level of the harm that can possibly occur. We will discuss this time about the three most commonly used methods of reducing earthquake risks.
- First of all, effective recording and interpretation of ground motion. This can be done by effective instrumentation in order to determine the location, strength and frequency of earthquakes. This assists in providing alerts and warnings especially to high-risk or vulnerable areas for preparation and emergency response.
- Second method is the constructing seismic hazard maps. A seismic hazard map shows the potential hazards in a given area. In many regions in our country, seismic expectancy maps or hazard maps are now available for planning purposes. It serves as basis for disaster management information like locations for evacuation and routes. The anticipated intensity of ground shaking is represented by a number called the peak acceleration or the peak velocity.
- EARTHQUAKE RISK REDUCTION
- Lastly, but not the least, developing resistant structures. Resistant structures are able to withstand collapse by redistributing forces caused by seismic waves through shear walls. Developing engineered structural designs that are able to resist the forces generated by seismic waves can be achieved either by following building codes based on hazard maps or by appropriate methods of analysis.
- We all know that our country, the Philippines is prone to natural calamities. It is included in the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it also one of the places that are prone to earthquakes. For this reason, programs that build calamity-proof housings and buildings are very important.
- In conclusion, being knowledgeable and applying the risk reduction methods of earthquake is very important. Though one, which is the basic, Preparation, is a great help. We must understand that disasters such as this are part of our very life and there's no way we can just eliminate it. We just need to adapt living with it, towards our safety.
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