What are some safety precautions that are/could be used to warn people of potential earthquakes/volcanoes?

Question

What are some safety precautions that are/could be used to warn people of potential earthquakes/volcanoes?

Answer 1

There is no way to predict earthquakes at this time.  The best we can do is educate and prepare people to expect one at any time.  That way when one strikes, they will be ready.

California's Plan for Earthquake Preparedness:

http://online.wr.usgs.gov/ocw/htmlmail/2...

As to volcanoes ~ seismic activity is the best indicator of potential eruption.  Google Mt. St. Helens and Mt. Pinatubo for examples.  Geologists are able to warn communities ahead of time based on an increase in seismic activity, as well as other indicators - such as a raise in certain chemical levels, elevation, temperature, etc.

The coastal cities of Oregon already have a plan in place, used for tsunamis ~ but it basically means earthquakes too.  It's widely acclaimed.  In fact, most of the world's tsunami warning systems and signs are modeled after Oregon's system - particularly Seaside, OR.

http://www.co.clatsop.or.us/default.asp?...

http://www.cityofseaside.us/html/tsunami...

Answer 2

PROTECTION DURING EARTHQUAKES

The following are some of the important precaution to be observed to save our life during an earthquake. Even though we do not have fool proof system to fore warn earthquakes some of the changes in nature or in the behaviors of animals and birds may help to decide the situations.

Before an earthquake.

Have a battery powered radio, flash light, and first aid kids in your house ,

Make sure every one knows where they are kept ,

Lean first aid; teach how to stop electric main and gas supply ,

Don’t keep heavy objects in high shelves ,

Fasten heavy appliances to the floor, and anchor heavy furniture to the walls ,

Plan for your family for reuniting after an earthquake if anybody separated ,

Urge your school teachers to discuss earthquake safety in the class rooms, and ask them to conduct drills ,

Find out your office has an emergency plan, know your responsibility at your works during an emergency .

During an earthquake.

Stay calm if you are indoors, stay out if you are out of buildings. Many injuries occur as people enter or leave the buildings.

If you are indoors , stand against the a wall near the center of the building, or get under a sturdy table keep some cushion on your head, Stay away from windows and outside doors, if you are in a high rise building stand against a support column.

If you are in outdoor stay in the open place , keep away from over head electric wires. and bridges,

Don’t use open flames, if you are in a moving vehicle stop away from over bridges and stay inside the vehicle still earthquake stops.

After an earthquake.

Check yourself and nearby people for injury, provide first aid,

Check electric and gas connection,

Turn on your radio or T.V for emergency instructions, reduce the use of phone lines it may be required for conveying some important messages.

Stay out of damaged buildings,

Wear chapels and gloves to protect against shattered glass and debris.

Stay away from beaches and water front areas where Tsunami could strike, even long after the shaking has stopped.

Answer 3

Must learn to identify the difference of signals of damaging quakes depending P wave’s vibration and how close to epicenter:

Higher shock P wave, stronger quake or S wave is coming.

Shorter time between P wave and main shock’s arrival, closer location to epicenter.

Zero elapse time means epicenter.  1-2 seconds elapse time is within 15 miles from epicenter.

Must run for life when 3-4+ P wave and main S wave arrives less than 2 seconds,  exactly like the one just hit few days ago,  because didn’t know quake would hit 5, 6, 7, or 8.

See CL PSR HHZ 15.7Km and  CL SBB2 81.7Km

http://pasadena.wr.usgs.gov/eqview/cgi-b...