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This is a good website for the New Madrid Fault Line in Missouri http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/states/events/1811-1812.php http://www.dnr.mo.gov/geology/geosrv/geores/historymoeqs.htm

Missouri prepares for earthquakes by: they have schools practice for earthquakes They have web sites telling people what to dohttp://sema.dps.mo.gov/Earthquake_Preparedness_2011/earthquake_preparedness.asp they test what type of building designs don't break as much they have different building materials that absorb the shock better Also they have building codes. missouri has sesimic stations we have trained scientists

There was an Earthquake in Japan on April 7th which is less than a month after their other earthquake it was a 7.1 http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/recenteqsww/Quakes/usc0002ksa.html#summary more tsunami alerts were sent out from this new earthquake new earthquake delayed help in japan

to make Missouri more prepared we can: practice more earthquake drills spread the news through T.V. newspaper, and radio ect.

Japan is a country Japan has 127,560,000 living in Japan. Tsunamis are caused by earthquakes in the ocean The power plant in Japan will blow up This is the biggest earthquake ever in Japan Earthquakes are caused by moving tectonic plates They heard sirens The earthquake in Japan was recorded as a 8.9 earthquake on a 10.0 scale A tsunami followed right after the earthquake Tsunami waves reached up to 40 feet high It was an 9.0 earthquake on the rictor scale at the epicenter The chance of a earthquake is very unlikely.

The earthquake in Tokyo in 1923 was an 8.3 earthquake, It was still not as bad as the 2011 earthquake. We could be in great danger if there was an earthquake There was a big earthquake around St. Louis a long time ago It was the Madrid Fault Line that caused the earthquake in Missouri Missouri is in the center of a country, Japan is an island surrounded by water Japan is more densely populated than Missouri Missouri is smaller than Japan Japan had 125 million people before the earthquake and was 145,840 square miles Missouri has __6__ million people and 68,898 square miles Earthquakes happen all the time. There are probably several happening right now at different places around the world. But they're all small ones, and are mostly not noticed. We only know about most of them because we have electronic instruments that can detect them. Some slightly larger ones happen less often, and are noticed, though they don't do any damage. Even less often is a large one that does some noticible shaking and some minor damage. The really big ones are least frequent. Fortunately.

Jacob and Tailors facts Earthquakes are measured on the Richter Scale which goes up to 10 You can see some fault lines from the sky The Salton Sea is where the major fault lines originate from Earthquakes can cause tsunamis There are 12 major tectonic plates and many minor ones There are 3 different types of eathquakes Earthquakes can create mountains, for example they created the Himalayas

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The only earthquake that was recorded in mo was the 1811 earthquake in the south side of the state.

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=What to Do Before an Earthquake = Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning. Identifying potential hazards ahead of time and advance planning can reduce the dangers of serious injury or loss of life from an earthquake. Repairing deep plaster cracks in ceilings and foundations, anchoring overhead lighting fixtures to the ceiling, and following local seismic building standards, will help reduce the impact of earthquakes.

**Six Ways to Plan Ahead**

 * 1) **Check for Hazards in the Home**
 * Fasten shelves securely to walls.
 * Place large or heavy objects on lower shelves.
 * Store breakable items such as bottled foods, glass, and china in low, closed cabinets with latches.
 * Hang heavy items such as pictures and mirrors away from beds, couches, and anywhere people sit.
 * Brace overhead light fixtures.
 * Repair defective electrical wiring and leaky gas connections. These are potential fire risks.
 * Secure a water heater by strapping it to the wall studs and bolting it to the floor.
 * Repair any deep cracks in ceilings or foundations. Get expert advice if there are signs of structural defects.
 * Store weed killers, pesticides, and flammable products securely in closed cabinets with latches and on bottom shelves.


 * 1) **Identify Safe Places Indoors and Outdoors**
 * Under sturdy furniture such as a heavy desk or table.
 * Against an inside wall.
 * Away from where glass could shatter around windows, mirrors, pictures, or where heavy bookcases or other heavy furniture could fall over.
 * In the open, away from buildings, trees, telephone and electrical lines, overpasses, or elevated expressways.


 * 1) **Educate Yourself and Family Members**
 * Contact your local emergency management office or American Red Cross chapter for more information on earthquakes. Also read the "How-To Series" for information on how to protect your property from earthquakes.
 * Teach children how and when to call 9-1-1, police, or fire department and which radio station to tune to for emergency information.
 * Teach all family members how and when to turn off gas, electricity, and water.


 * 1) **Have Disaster Supplies on Hand**
 * Flashlight and extra batteries.
 * Portable battery-operated radio and extra batteries.
 * First aid kit and manual.
 * Emergency food and water.
 * Nonelectric can opener.
 * Essential medicines.
 * Cash and credit cards.
 * Sturdy shoes.


 * 1) **Develop an Emergency Communication Plan**
 * In case family members are separated from one another during an earthquake (a real possibility during the day when adults are at work and children are at school), develop a plan for reuniting after the disaster.
 * Ask an out-of-state relative or friend to serve as the "family contact." After a disaster, it's often easier to call long distance. Make sure everyone in the family knows the name, address, and phone number of the contact person.

=What to Do After an Earthquake =
 * 1) **Help Your Community Get Ready**
 * Publish a special section in your local newspaper with emergency information on earthquakes. Localize the information by printing the phone numbers of local emergency services offices, the American Red Cross, and hospitals.
 * Conduct a week-long series on locating hazards in the home.
 * Work with local emergency services and American Red Cross officials to prepare special reports for people with mobility impairments on what to do during an earthquake.
 * Provide tips on conducting earthquake drills in the home.
 * Interview representatives of the gas, electric, and water companies about shutting off utilities.
 * Work together in your community to apply your knowledge to building codes, retrofitting programs, hazard hunts, and neighborhood and family emergency plans.
 * **Expect aftershocks.** These secondary shockwaves are usually less violent than the main quake but can be strong enough to do additional damage to weakened structures and can occur in the first hours, days, weeks, or even months after the quake.
 * **Listen to a battery-operated radio or television.** Listen for the latest emergency information.
 * **Use the telephone only for emergency calls.**
 * **Open cabinets cautiously.** Beware of objects that can fall off shelves.
 * **Stay away from damaged areas.** Stay away unless your assistance has been specifically requested by police, fire, or relief organizations. Return home only when authorities say it is safe.
 * **Be aware of possible tsunamis if you live in coastal areas.** These are also known as seismic sea waves (mistakenly called "tidal waves"). When local authorities issue a tsunami warning, assume that a series of dangerous waves is on the way. Stay away from the beach.
 * **Help injured or trapped persons.** Remember to help your neighbors who may require special assistance such as infants, the elderly, and people with disabilities. Give first aid where appropriate. Do not move seriously injured persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury. Call for help.
 * **Clean up spilled medicines, bleaches, gasoline or other flammable liquids immediately.** Leave the area if you smell gas or fumes from other chemicals.
 * **Inspect the entire length of chimneys for damage.** Unnoticed damage could lead to a fire.
 * **Inspect utilities.**
 * **Check for gas leaks.** If you smell gas or hear blowing or hissing noise, open a window and quickly leave the building. Turn off the gas at the outside main valve if you can and call the gas company from a neighbor's home. If you turn off the gas for any reason, it must be turned back on by a professional.
 * **Look for electrical system damage.** If you see sparks or broken or frayed wires, or if you smell hot insulation, turn off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If you have to step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit breaker, call an electrician first for advice.
 * **Check for sewage and water lines damage.** If you suspect sewage lines are damaged, avoid using the toilets and call a plumber. If water pipes are damaged, contact the water company and avoid using water from the tap. You can obtain safe water by melting ice cubes.

A __convergent boundary__ occurs where two plates are pushing toward each other. __Ex:__ The boundary between the Eurasian Plate and the Indian Plate at the Himalayas. A __divergent boundary__ marks two plates that are moving apart from each other. __Ex:__ The boundary between the Pacific and Antarctic Plates. A __transform boundary__ occurs where two plates slide past each other. __Ex:__ The boundary between the Pacific Plate and the North American Plate in California. __Subduction Zone__ is the area where one plate is being pulled under the edge of another. __Trench__ is a steep-sided depression in the ocean floor. Caused by divergent boundaries. __Magma__ is a molten rocks, gases, solid crystals, and minerals.

Outside the west coast the New Mandrid Fault is the most dangerous.

How to prepare for an earthquake: Drills during school -Hide under a table or take cover. -Put a hardcover book over your neck and head to prevent injury. Check for hazards inside your home. -Bookshelves should be succored to the wall properly. -Place heavy items on the bottom of the shelf or even the floor. Have an earthquake kit somewhere in your basement. -1 gallon of water. -At least two flashlights -Radio -First-aid kit -Lantern -Batteries Repair cracks in the ceiling or walls that look unsafe as this can lead to your ceiling to cave in.