Special Report by Mitch Battros-Earth Changes Media https://earthchangesmedia/?wysija-page=1&controller=email&action=view&email_id=280&wysijap=subscriptions Stay sharp out there cascadia. Be prepared, better safe than sorry. Researchers at Oregon State University, and published by the U.S. Geological Survey, the study concludes that there is a 40 percent chance of a major earthquake in the Coos Bay, Ore., region during the next 50 years. And that earthquake could approach the intensity of the Tohoku quake that devastated Japan in March of 2011. The publication of the peer-reviewed analysis may do more than raise awareness of earthquake hazards and risks, experts say. The actuarial table and history of earthquake strength and frequency may eventually lead to an update in the state’s building codes. Geologists and civil engineers have broadly determined that the Pacific Northwest region is not well prepared for such a colossal earthquake. The tsunami produced may reach heights of approximately 30 meters (100 ft) When it hits: Violent shaking may last two minutes or more. The ocean floor will drop, most likely creating a tsunami that will strike long stretches of the coast. The central Olympic peninsula will suddenly rise, while some coastal areas will sink below sea level. If an earthquake occurs at or near coastlines: - Drop, cover and hold. Get under a sturdy object and hold on. Watch for falling objects. - As soon as the shaking is over, move to high ground or inland. Do not wait for an official warning. - Stay away from the coastal waters. Waves may continue to arrive for hours. - Listen to your local radio station for an official All Clear notice before returning to the coastal area. - Be alert for aftershocks. Protect yourself and your family: - Develop a family disaster plan. Everyone needs to know what to do on their own to protect themselves from an earthquake. - Be familiar with local Emergency Management earthquake and tsunami plans. Know where to go to survive a tsunami. - Be prepared to survive on your own for a minimum of three days. - Prepare a disaster supply kit for your home, automobile and work. Take a first aid course and learn survival skills. Knowledge is your greatest defense against potential disaster. ECM survival guide: earthchangesmedia/survival_guide
Posted on: Fri, 14 Mar 2014 02:36:31 +0000
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