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1.Salton sea is where earthquakes start 2.fault rupsure in the earth 3. 3 faults in cal. northern,southern, and central i think we should write a letter to the mayor 4. San Andreas will have a earth quake soon 5.earth is in constant motion 6.plates move from convection in the earth 7. plates grinding causes earthquakes 8.the longer the fault the bigger the quake 9. earthquakes gather energy and move through the fault 10. there are millions of faults big and small 11.earth quakes scale to length of faults 12.there are three types of quakes 13.mid-ocean spreading ridges, subduction zones, and transform faults are the three types of quakes 14.engineers test earthquakes on buildings 15. earth quakes and volcanoes are very related 16. Earthquakes set off tsunamis. 17. Faults occur recently. 18. Everyday Earthquakes form. 21. No building can stand against a earthquake 22. But they do make them resistant
 * ~ Name ||~ Username || **What you are going to contribute to the final project :)** || **Email . . .** ||
 * //erin dunn// || //erindunn15// || i will help add pics || erin.dunn97@yahoo.com ||
 * adaw keen || :<~adawkeen~>: ||  ||   ||
 * Brett Williams || BrettW. || I will add in how they prepared for the earthquake. Me and Tom will type the letter, and you guys can do the animoto. || C.STitans1@gmail.com ||
 * Tom Maxwell || footballstar23 || I will add in the letter what they did to prepare. || footballstar23@ymail.com ||
 * Emmy Z :) || EmmyE5 || I will add what St. Joe already has as an emergency plan. || emmy.volleyball18@gmail.com ||
 * Alisha S:) || AlishaE5th || i will add the clean up efforts || alisha.speer@yahoo.com ||
 * wilk c. || wilkc4 || same as cole || catron.wilk@gmail.com ||
 * cole r. || a-random-dude || anything that has not been done I will finish. || coleroberts14@yahoo.com ||
 * Kevin H || KevinE6 || I will add pictures. || Boss.KLH@gmail.com ||
 * Morgan L.T. || magpie21 || I will create the Animoto, and add what you guys tell me to put or add on it. || thompson21morgan@yahoo.com ||
 * Know || Questions ||
 * Radiation went into the sea || How did it happen? ||
 * millions died. || Do we have earthquake proof builidings? ||
 * japans an island. || How does it affect the volcanos? ||
 * An earthquake hit part of Japan || What is a nuclear reactor? ||
 * A tsunami hit Japan as a result of the earthquake. || Do we have an emergency plan in St. Joseph? ||
 * New buildings are designed to withstand the strongest tremors. The army and emergency services go through elaborate drills every year. || How often does it happen in Japan? ||
 * Almost every year and many times in a year itself

Read more: [] || What do the Japanese put in their bulidings to make them earhtquake resistant? || Most damage done to Sendai by earthquake. || What city did the earthquake do the most damage to? ||
 * The earthquake did the most damage to Sendai.
 * The earthquake was caused by one plate suddenly jumping up several feet, which pushed a whole big lot of water. That water moved out in all directions, which makes it a tsunami. || Why did the tsunami happen in Japan? ||
 * yes they were expecting the tsunami but not the earthquake after the tsunami. || was japan expecting the tsunami and earthquake? ||
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from google pics when da tsunami was strtn to happen

=What to Do During an Earthquake = Stay as safe as possible during an earthquake. Be aware that some earthquakes are actually foreshocks and a larger earthquake might occur. Minimize your movements to a few steps to a nearby safe place and if you are indoors, stay there until the shaking has stopped and you are sure exiting is safe.

**If indoors**

 * **DROP** to the ground; take **COVER** by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and **HOLD ON** until the shaking stops. If there isn’t a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
 * Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture.
 * Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place.
 * Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a strongly supported, loadbearing doorway.
 * Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave.
 * Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on.
 * DO NOT use the elevators.

**If outdoors**

 * Stay there.
 * Move away from buildings, streetlights, and utility wires.
 * Once in the open, stay there until the shaking stops. The greatest danger exists directly outside buildings, at exits and alongside exterior walls. Many of the 120 fatalities from the 1933 Long Beach earthquake occurred when people ran outside of buildings only to be killed by falling debris from collapsing walls. Ground movement during an earthquake is seldom the direct cause of death or injury. Most earthquake-related casualties result from collapsing walls, flying glass, and falling objects.

**If in a moving vehicle**

 * Stop as quickly as safety permits and stay in the vehicle. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, and utility wires.
 * Proceed cautiously once the earthquake has stopped. Avoid roads, bridges, or ramps that might have been damaged by the earthquake.

**If trapped under debris**
Did they know that they were going to have a tsunami the same day of th earthquake?if so how long before it happend did they know? if the rules for an earthquake is to stop if your in a car then why did they keep driving? || **What Should I Do Before, During, And After An Earthquake?**
 * Do not light a match.
 * Do not move about or kick up dust.
 * Cover your mouth with a handkerchief or clothing.
 * Tap on a pipe or wall so rescuers can locate you. Use a whistle if one is available. Shout only as a last resort. Shouting can cause you to inhale dangerous amounts of dust.
 * http://www.fema.gov/hazard/earthquake/eq_during.shtm || Why were there cars still driving when they knew dey was going to have a tsunami? They shouldve of had been gettin in der shelter areas!

**What to Do Before an Earthquake**

**What to Do During an Earthquake**
 * Make sure you have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, a battery-powered radio, a flashlight, and extra batteries at home.
 * Learn first aid.
 * Learn how to turn off the gas, water, and electricity.
 * Make up a plan of where to meet your family after an earthquake.
 * Don't leave heavy objects on shelves (they'll fall during a quake).
 * Anchor heavy furniture, cupboards, and appliances to the walls or floor.
 * Learn the earthquake plan at your school or workplace.

**What to Do After an Earthquake**
 * **Stay calm!** If you're indoors, stay inside. If you're outside, stay outside.
 * If you're indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table). Stay away from windows and outside doors.
 * If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings (stuff might fall off the building or the building could fall on you).
 * Don't use matches, candles, or any flame. Broken gas lines and fire don't mix.
 * If you're in a car, stop the car and stay inside the car until the earthquake stops.
 * Don't use elevators (they'll probably get stuck anyway).

DO NOT STAY INDOORS DURING AN EARTHQUAKE! You should not stay indoors during an earthquake even if the school district says to. If you stay indoors the building could come down and crush you. Read more: [] || Information about how Japan has prepared for earthquakes
 * Check yourself and others for injuries. Provide first aid for anyone who needs it.
 * Check water, gas, and electric lines for damage. If any are damaged, shut off the valves. Check for the smell of gas. If you smell it, open all the windows and doors, leave immediately, and report it to the authorities (use someone else's phone).
 * Turn on the radio. Don't use the phone unless it's an emergency.
 * Stay out of damaged buildings.
 * Be careful around broken glass and debris. Wear boots or sturdy shoes to keep from cutting your feet.
 * Be careful of chimneys (they may fall on you).
 * Stay away from beaches. Tsunamis and seiches sometimes hit after the ground has stopped shaking.
 * Stay away from damaged areas.
 * If you're at school or work, follow the emergency plan or the instructions of the person in charge.
 * Expect aftershocks.
 * || **they occur because of the techtonic plates in the Pacific and the Philippines.**
 * || A nuclear reactor is a system that contains and controls sustained nuclear chain reactions. ||

what is the boundery that is closer to japan?

[|Saint Joseph Emergency Plan . . . ;)] The written record of earthquakes in Missouri prior to the nineteenth century is virtually nonexistent; however, there is a geologic evidence that the New Madrid seismic zone has had a long history of activity. The first written account of an earthquake in the region was by a French missionary on a voyage down the Mississippi River. He reported feeling a distinct tremor on Christmas Day 1699 while camped in the area of what is now Memphis, Tennessee. http://earthquake.usgs.gov/earthquakes/states/missouri/history.php

**How to be Prepared** **During an Earthquake** **After an Earthquake** >> found on....http://www.consrv.ca.gov/index/Earthquakes/Pages/qh_earthquakes_what.aspx
 * Electricity, water, gas and telephones may not be working after an earthquake. The police and fire departments are likely to be tied up. You should be prepared to fend for yourself for at least three days, preferably for a week.
 * You'll need food and water (a gallon a day per person); a first aid kit; a fire extinguisher suitable for all types of fires; flashlights; a portable radio; extra batteries, blankets, clothes, shoes and money (ATMs may not work); medication; an adjustable or pipe wrench to turn off gas or water, if necessary; baby and pet food; and an alternate cooking source (barbecue or camp stove). This list can also be applied to other disasters, such as floods or wildfires.
 * It’s also a good idea to decide beforehand how and where your family will reunite if separated during a quake and to conduct in-home practice drills. You might choose an out-of-the-area friend or relative that family members can call to check on you.
 * Securing water heaters, major appliances and tall, heavy furniture to prevent them from toppling are prudent steps. So, too, are storing hazardous or flammable liquids, heavy objects and breakables on low shelves or in secure cabinets.
 * Discuss earthquake insurance with your agent. Depending on your financial situation and the value of your home, it may be worthwhile.
 * If you're indoors, stay there. Get under -- and hold onto --a desk or table, or stand against an interior wall. Stay clear of exterior walls, glass, heavy furniture, fireplaces and appliances. The kitchen is a particularly dangerous spot. If you’re in an office building, stay away from windows and outside walls and do not use the elevator.
 * If you're outside, get into the open. Stay clear of buildings, power lines or anything else that could fall on you.
 * If you're driving, move the car out of traffic and stop. Avoid parking under or on bridges or overpasses. Try to get clear of trees, light posts, signs and power lines. When you resume driving, watch out for road hazards.
 * If you're in a mountainous area, beware of the potential for landslides. Likewise, if you're near the ocean, be aware that tsunamis are associated with large earthquakes. Get to high ground.
 * If you’re in a crowded public place, avoid panicking and do not rush for the exit. Stay low and cover your head and neck with your hands and arms.
 * Check for fire or fire hazards. If you smell gas, shut off the main gas valve. If there's evidence of damage to electrical wiring, shut off the power at the control box.
 * If the phone is working, only use it in case of emergency. Likewise, avoid driving if possible to keep the streets clear for emergency vehicles.
 * Be aware that items may fall out of cupboards or closets when the door is opened, and also that chimneys can be weakened and fall with a touch. Check for cracks and damage to the roof and foundation of your home.
 * Listen to the radio for important information and instructions. Remember that aftershocks, sometimes large enough to cause damage in their own right, generally follow large quakes.
 * If you leave home, leave a message telling friends and family your location.

**Six Ways to Plan Ahead**
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 * 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.
 * 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 onto 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.
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