The highest risk of earthquake in the teeth fault
The earthquake in Sagiing in Myanmar has caused havoc. The tremor of this earthquake with a magnitude 7.7 magnitude was also felt in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, 1200 km from the center. This is not the first time the earthquake in Myanmar caused havoc. Even before this, there have been fast tremor earthquakes. According to the data existing, there have been 7 magnitude or higher earthquakes 31 times, while 6 or more magnitude earthquakes on the Richter scale are considered dangerous. In 2004, there was an earthquake with a intensity of 9.1 to 9.3 magnitude in Coco Island. Here we are telling why so many earthquakes occur in Myanmar and what is being done to avoid them.
Sagiing Fault is an important fault earthquake in Myanmar, which extends from Central Myanmar to northern Myanmar. This fault is caused by the speed of Indian and Eurasian plates. Cities falling in Sagiing fault are the highest risk of earthquake. Sagiing is also one of these cities, where an earthquake caused heavy havoc on Friday (28 February).
Which cities are the biggest threat?
The sagging fault ranges from Mogang-Kamiing to Banmouk, Sagaiing and Youngon. Cities like Bago, Naipidav and Mandle are vulnerable to it. These cities have the highest risk of earthquake. For this reason, the authorities have advised to build anti -earthquake buildings in these cities. Along with this, common citizens have been asked to make them aware of earthquake.
What is being done to avoid earthquake?
Officials have warned that Sagiing Fault is one of the most geographically dangerous areas in Myanmar, and it is important to be ready to reduce the risk by educating the common people by constructing earthquake-anti-buildings and prevention of earthquake. According to scientists, earthquakes come from collision of plates below the earth. In such a situation, the earthquake cannot be stopped, but preparations can be done to reduce the damage caused by it.
To reduce the damage caused by earthquake, it is advisable not to build tall buildings in earthquake affected areas. The buildings built in these areas are built in such a way that they should not be destroyed when the earthquake occurs and they can be easily made again if there is damage from the earthquake. People are educated to damage and avoid it.
What to do when an earthquake occurs?
If you are indoors, then lay on the ground and cover your head with your hands. Hide under a strong table, table or chair and cover your body with these things. Keep it holding the thing you are sitting so that they do not fall during the earthquake. Stay away from windows and doors, as they are expected to break up during the earthquake. Stay in the corners of the house. If you are outside the house then go to the open field. Stay away from buildings, electric poles, trees and other dangerous things. There is a possibility of breakdown or fall of these things. Stay where you are standing. The possibility of injury increases due to running around during the earthquake. Stay there till the earthquake stops. Sleep from there only when the earthquake shocks are closed. If you are in the car, stop the car at a safe place. Do not stop the car under the bridge, building or trees. wear seat belts. There is a possibility of injury due to the shaking of the vehicle during the earthquake. Stay in the car until the earthquake stops, do not get out of the car. After the earthquake, if you feel that there is a danger, turn off water, gas and power. Stay away from coastal areas, because there is a fear of tsunami. After the earthquake, afterchocks can come, be prepared for them. If your property is damaged, contact the insurance company immediately. If you need any kind of help, contact emergency services.
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