earthquake
The earth is exposed to many natural movements, such as: volcanoes, earthquakes, and earthquakes, all of which occur due to cracks in the rocks of the earth's crust, which leads to the movement of these rocks, causing the movement of the earth's crust, which is called an earthquake or earthquake.
What increases the danger of an earthquake is the inability to predict the time of its occurrence, and the effects that follow, so it is necessary to take some major precautions to try to reduce the damage that may result from an earthquake, and psychological preparation must be made for its occurrence before it occurs, even if the area is not Famous for the occurrence of earthquakes or earthquakes, and trying to train individuals, especially children, on how to behave correctly during any earthquake.
How to act when an earthquake occurs
- The feeling of the earthquake begins with the movement of the surrounding objects that are not well fixed, so it is necessary here to act quickly; Because it is the right opportunity to avoid many dangers later, when an earthquake occurs, the infrastructure is destroyed, the water pipes explode and the electricity is cut off, so it is not as easy as some think that it is moments and ends, and one should not be afraid and panic, because that leads to not good results.
- Standing in empty yards, if the person is outside the house, but he must not move for long distances, in order to search for spaces, but if they are close, he must stay in them.
- If a person is outside the house, he should stay away from large buildings, not wander in the streets, and stay away from air-conditioning equipment, electricity poles, water pipes, and all sloping areas that contain visible cracks.
- not using electric elevators; Because it may break down or it may fall.
- If a person is in the house, he must disconnect the electric current, turn off the gas cylinders, not walk around the house, stay under the sturdy tables with bending over and protect the head and face with the hands, or stand near the pillars of the house that contain iron, but he must stay away from the walls and windows, And anything that can fall.
- If a person is in a car or bus, he must stop immediately, and stay away from bridges, intersections and near buildings. If the person is not driving, he must sit in his place and not move.
- Stay away from places where water is located, such as beaches, because the earthquake may be associated with the presence of tsunamis.
- After the end of the earthquake, you should not take the risk of moving from the place immediately. Because the end of the tremor may be accompanied by the occurrence of other tremors, and fires and burning flames must be extinguished; In order not to reach the electricity wires, and we must try to clear the buildings of people so that they do not collapse on them.
