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DISASTER MANAGEMENT

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Statistical Seismology
Provides a combination of reviews, methodological studies and applications which point to promising effects in seismology

Earthquake

Useful for : Students & Researchers studying

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 Earths interior Physical characteristics of seismic sources

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Myths

Eight Elephants Hindu Frog Mongolia Giants Head Africa God Kashima & Catfish Namazu Japan God Maimas - Peru

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How Earthquake Occurs

At FAULT lines

Weak zone separating two geological bocks

Caused by Tectonic forces originating beneath the surface that alter the surface configuration of the earth.

Tectonic forces are those

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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 to the people and the concerned authorities sufficiently in advance, 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
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Public Awareness

Preventing panic and confusion among public Cautioning the affected or to be affected people about Dos and 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 and volunteers 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 and quickly

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3. Appeal for Help

Appealing to the people to come forward to render help in various ways Appeal made for relief through the columns and the time slots of the media brings in sizeable aid To keep a watch and report on some anti social elements who try 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

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