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LOGO
DISASTER
MANAGEMENT
UNIT VI
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Statistical Seismology
“Provides a combination of reviews,methodological studies and applications which point to promising effects in seismology”
Useful for : Students & Researchers studying
Earthquake
Forecasting Earthquake
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Seismology
§ Science dealing with all aspects of earthquakes
§ Links physics with Geo-sciences
§ Large span of Amplitudes (10^-9 to 10m)
§ Large span of waves (10^-3 to 10^4s)
§ Young Science
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Dimensions of Seismology
1. Observational Seismology● Recording Earthquakes
● Cataloguing Earthquakes
● Observing Earthquake Effects
2. Engineering seismology
● Estimation of seismic hazard & risk
● Aseismic building
§ 3. Physical Seismology
● Properties of Earth’s interior
● Physical characteristics of seismic sources
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Myths
§ Eight Elephants – Hindu
§ Frog – Mongolia
§ Giant’s Head – Africa
§ God Kashima & Catfish Namazu – Japan
§ God Maimas - Peru
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How Earthquake Occurs
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§ At FAULT lines
Weak zone separating two geological bocks
§ Caused by Tectonic forces
Tectonic forces are those
originating beneath thesurface that alter the surface
configuration of the earth.
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How Earthquake Occurs
§ Blocks move relatively
§ Because of Friction they deform
not slide
§ Energy radiates through this
radiate outwards
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Quick Reconstruction Technologies
§ Mass housing concept
§ Hazard Resistant Construction
§ Prefabricate construction concept
§ Renewal and reinstallation of livelihood for all in the shortest time
§ Restoration of Lifeline structures like hospitals, power and water supply structures, Public buildings, roads and bridges
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Role of Media in Disasters
“The media, by communicating the information tothe people and the concerned authorities sufficiently inadvance, can enable them to take the necessary steps to prevent and minimize the losses of lives and property.”
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Functions of Media
1. Public Awareness
Preventing panic and confusion among public
Cautioning the affected or to be affected people about Dosand Don's
Relaying the measures being taken and monitoring them
Identifying the needy spots and focusing attention on them
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2. Relief & Recovery
Assisting the authorities, voluntary organizations andvolunteers in reaching, informing and assuring the affected
ones of the assistance and he measures taken for their relief
To keep the morale of the people high, to create self confidence in them, to prevent panic; to maintain order by
assuring and making available the necessary help readily andquickly
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3. Appeal for Help
Appealing to the people to come forward to render help invarious ways
Appeal made for relief through the columns and the time slotsof the media brings in sizeable aid
To keep a watch and report on some anti social elements whotry to take advantage of such situation
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4. Honest Coverage
Worst sufferers are weaker sections of the society.
They are rarely remembered and the media should discuss their plight
Prompt presentation of real state of affairs
Should counteract the damaging, exaggerated and negative reporting
and propaganda in foreign media about disaster
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Lecturer, MBA dept.,Sri Venkateswara Institute of Information
Technology & Management,
Ettimadai, Coimbatore
jkirubadaniel@gmail.com