Earthquake planning & predicting

What do seismic monitoring systems consist of?

• Early warning alerts

• Emergency shelters

• Seismographs and other instruments

• Building codes

What is the purpose of seismic networks?

• To enforce building codes

• To develop emergency response plans

• To identify earthquake epicenters, magnitudes, and depths

• To conduct public education campaigns

Why is implementing and enforcing building codes important?

• To raise awareness about earthquake risks

• To quickly disseminate warnings

• To better withstand the impact of earthquakes

• To share data and expertise internationally

What is a part of earthquake preparedness regarding older buildings?

• Demolishing them immediately

• Using them for public education campaigns

• Retrofitting them to meet modern seismic standards

• Ignoring them in emergency response plans

What is the goal of public education and awareness campaigns?

• To collaborate with international organizations

• To ensure people know what to do in the event of an earthquake

• To develop seismic monitoring systems

• To identify earthquake epicenters

What is essential in developing emergency response plans?

• Having evacuation routes and emergency shelters ready

• Retrofitting older buildings

• Conducting seismic monitoring

• Implementing building codes

Why do countries in seismically active regions often collaborate internationally?

• To develop early warning systems

• To conduct drills and exercises

• To enforce building codes

• To improve regional preparedness

What allows people to take cover before an earthquake occurs?

• Early warning systems

• Emergency response plans

• Public education campaigns

• Building codes