A manual on

Earthquakes
Name – Deeti Sheth
Class – 9
Section – A
School – Credo World School
Academic year – 2024/25
H Acknowledgements

Thank you Pratiksha

ma’am for your
instructions on making
this project. I would also
thank Luis Urrutia whose
videos helped me to make
my PPT stand out.
 Index:
Page 4 – Introduction to disaster
Page 5 – Before the disaster
Page 6 – During the disaster
Page 7 – After the disaster
Page 8 – My reflection
Page 9 - Bibliography
What are Earthquakes?

Earthquake, any sudden shaking of the ground

caused by the passage of seismic
waves through Earth’s rocks. Seismic waves are
produced when some form of energy stored in Earth’s
crust is suddenly released, usually when masses of
rock straining against one another suddenly fracture
and “slip.” Earthquakes occur most often along
geologic faults, narrow zones where rock masses
move in relation to one another. The major fault lines
of the world are located at the fringes of the huge
tectonic plates that make up Earth’s crust.
 What to Do Before 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
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-SA
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 During 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.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY •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 may shut down).
What to Do After an Earthquake
•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.
 My Reflection
I enjoyed a lot while making this project. I got to
learn new ways to make a PPT more unique and
fancy. I became competent in how to survive an
earthquake. I realized the importance of clear
messaging and engaging visuals. And this project
as a holiday homework was spot on because it
also acquired me knowledge and also was less
time consuming. I hope that my hard work pays
off 
 Bibliography
Resource – Michigan Tech
Created by – Michele M. Wood
Maintained by – Carol Asiala and Dr. Wayne Pennington