What does an earthquake does, and what to do at the time of the earthquake?

Earthquakes are the result of sudden movements along fault lines within the earth. The campaign releases stored "elastic stress" energy from seismic waves, propagating through the world and causing the earth's surface to tremble.

At the time of the earthquake, everyone was in shock and fear; an Ambulance service in Delhi and skilled staff offered services like First-aid, checkups, Diagnosis, and, if necessary, shifts persons to the hospital.

Types of earthquakes:

• Induced earthquakes are caused by human activities such as tunneling, filling reservoirs, and conducting geothermal or cracking projects.
• Volcanic earthquakes: Volcanic earthquakes are associated with active volcanism.
• Collapse Earthquakes.

HOW DOES AN EARTHQUAKE CAUSE DAMAGE?

Earthquake destruction begins with violent ground shaking that can fracture the ground, trigger landslides, and turn the earth's surface into liquid.

The destructive shaking of large earthquakes can be felt hundreds of kilometers away.

Earthquakes and structural failure:

The ground vibration caused by an earthquake is known as ground shaking. The shaking triggers other hazards, such as liquefaction and landslides.

Most damage from earthquakes results from seismic waves traveling under buildings, roads, and other structures.

Surface fracture and ground displacement:

The most significant earthquake hazard is surface failure. This can be caused by vertical or horizontal movement on either side of an intermittent fault.

Land shifts, which can affect large tracts of land, can cause severe damage to structures, roads, railroads, and pipelines.

Landslides:

Earthquakes can trigger landslides and landslides, especially in areas with waterlogged soil. Landslides can cause people, trees, animals, buildings, and vehicles to be hit by falling rocks and debris. They can also block roads and disrupt supply lines.

Liquefaction:

Earthquakes can turn loose soil into liquid during an earthquake.

Liquefaction can undermine the foundations and supports of buildings, bridges, pipelines, and roads, causing them to collapse or disintegrate.

Tsunamis:

An earthquake at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean creates a tsunami, which, in one series of very long waves.

Large tsunamis rising from the sea floor are dangerous to human health, property, and infrastructure. The lasting effects of the tsunami destruction are being felt beyond the coast.

Fire:

Facts on earthquake damage show that fires caused by earthquakes are the second most common hazard. Earthquake fires occur when power and gas lines break due to ground movement.

The gas is released when gas lines rupture, and a spark causes a firestorm.

What does earthquake preparedness?

Disaster preparedness is a set of actions by governments, organizations, communities, or individuals to better respond to and manage the immediate consequences of a disaster, whether artificial or caused by natural hazards.

If an earthquake occurs, protect yourself immediately:

1. If you are a car, stop and stop. Put the handbrake on.

2. When lying in bed, turn onto your stomach and cover your head and neck with a pillow.

3. When outdoors, keep outdoors away from buildings.

4. Don'tDon't run outside, and stay away from doorways.

If you need, call the best ambulance service in Delhi or your nearby location.

What to do after an earthquake?

Check others and yourself for injuries. Provide first aid to anyone who needs it.

Check water, gas, and power lines for damage. If any are damaged, close the valves. Check for the gas smell.

Turn the radio on. Please do not use the phone unless it is an emergency.

Keep away from damaged buildings.

Watch out for broken glass and debris.

Wear sturdy boots or shoes to avoid cutting your feet.

Be careful near chimneys (they can fall on you).

Stay away from the beaches. Tsunamis and seiches sometimes strike after the ground has stopped shaking.

Stay away from damaged areas.

When you are at school or work, follow the emergency plan or the instructions of the person in charge.

Natural hazards are always unwanted and cause loss to people, society, and nations. In natural hazards, preparedness and practice can cover up the loss.

In such unavoidable circumstances, Hanumancare is a trusted and accountable ambulance service in Delhi; our team of professional and trained paramedics and EMTs helps with medication and assisting patients. They stabilize the victim's situation. 

In such cases, you can directly give a call at 9264198199. You can write to us at contact@hanumaan.in.