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

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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Earthquake safety Before an Earthquake During An Earthquake
After An Earthquake

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. Works cited PAGE
Lisa Wald. The Green Frog News. Science of Earthquakes, USGS,
National Safety Council,
Ready. Prepare for Emergencies,