geography project by Venice Audrey Coloma https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao Made with fortitude en-us 2018-03-28 13:16:50 UTC 2025-10-01 13:20:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Optimplaces.png veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/246894144 2018-03-28 13:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/246894144 Volcanoes and Earthquakes veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/246894786 2018-03-28 13:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/246894786 veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/246896972 2018-03-28 13:49:34 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/246896972 How are earthquakes formed? veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248174435 Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake.]]> 2018-04-03 15:44:58 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248174435 How are volcanoes formed? veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248174990 Volcanoes are formed when magma from within the Earth's upper mantle works its way to the surface. At the surface, it erupts to form lava flows and ash deposits.]]> 2018-04-03 15:46:03 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248174990 How is the magnitude of a earthquake measured? veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248179634 A seismometer detects the vibrations caused by an earthquake. It plots these vibrations on a seismograph. The strength, or magnitude, of an earthquake is measured using the Richter scale. ...Earthquakes measuring around 7 or 8 on the Richter scale can be devastating.]]> 2018-04-03 15:54:29 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248179634 How is the magnitude of a volcano measured? veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248181021 Volcanologists use many different kinds of tools including instruments that detect and record earthquakes (seismometers and seimographs), instruments that measure ground deformation . Leveling, tilt instruments that detect and measure volcanic gases instruments that determine how much lava is ...]]> 2018-04-03 15:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248181021 Examples of the most devastating earthquakes. veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248183606 January 23, 1556 | China, Shansi | 830,000
July 27, 1976 | China, Tangshan | 255,000 655,000
Dec. 26, 2004 | Sumatra, Indonesia | 227,898
August 9, 1138 | Syria, Aleppo | 230,000]]> 2018-04-03 16:01:13 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248183606 Examples of the most devastating volcanoes. veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248185132
  • 10 Mt. Galunggung, Java Indonesia. ...
  • 9 Mt. Kelut, Indonesia. ...
  • 8 Mt, Vesuvius, Italy. Date: 1631. ...
  • 7 The Laki Volcanic System, Iceland. Date: June 8th 1783- 8th February 1784. ...
  • 6 Mt.Vesuvius, Italy. ...
  • 5 Mt.Unzen, Japan. ...


    • ]]>     2018-04-03 16:03:59 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248185132     What are the dangers of an earthquake? veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248858416 Earthquakes can make buildings fall and other structures. When an earthquake occurs at the bottom of the sea can push water upwards. It creates a tsunami. ]]> 2018-04-05 13:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248858416 What are the dangers of volcanoes? veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248866776 Whenever a volcanoes erupt it can create ashes. which is it is toxic to humans and animals and it is hard to breath. Volcanic eruptions can also cause rock to fall,damage houses and trees.]]> 2018-04-05 13:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248866776 What actions can you take to prepare for earthquakes? veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248871910 Prepare the drill,that you've been practicing. Prepare a for an emergency kit. List the important things ]]> 2018-04-05 13:51:38 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/248871910 What actions can you take to prepare for an volcanic eruption? veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/249310834 Follow the evacuation order issued by authorities and evacuate immediately from the volcano area to avoid flying debris, hot gases, lateral blast and lava flow. Be aware of mud flows. Avoid river valleys and low-lying areas.



    ]]>     2018-04-06 17:22:44 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/249310834     What can the governments do to protect us from the effects of volcanoes and earthquakes? veniceaudrey_coloma2 https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/249313115 Governments can ]]> 2018-04-06 17:29:08 UTC https://padlet.com/veniceaudrey_coloma2/9k9vfbwdh0ao/wish/249313115