Geography Stuff? by Amna Baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq Made By Amna en-us 2018-03-19 17:47:08 UTC 2023-05-18 14:06:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Templeball.png Volcanoes amna_baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/243663643 2018-03-19 17:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/243663643 Volcanoes amna_baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/243667221 Volcanoes are formed when  magma rises through cracks or weaknesses in the Earth's crust.]]> 2018-03-19 17:55:31 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/243667221 Earthquakes amna_baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/243678677 2018-03-19 18:11:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/243678677 Earthquakes amna_baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/244666399 Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along the side. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake.]]> 2018-03-21 17:44:06 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/244666399 What are the dangers of Earthquakes amna_baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/244668719 They can make buildings fall down and set off landslides. An earthquake that occurs at the bottom of the sea can push water upwards and create massive waves called tsunamis.]]> 2018-03-21 17:47:30 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/244668719 What are the dangers of Volcanoes amna_baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/244670848 Volcanic eruptions can cause earthquakes, fast floods, and rock falls. Lava can travel very far and burn, bury, or damage anything in its path, including people, houses, and trees.]]> 2018-03-21 17:50:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/244670848 The Worst Earthquake amna_baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/244673070 January 23, 1556 in Shaanxi, China. The number of fatalities 820,000 to 830,000. The magnitude of this earthquake was 8.0.]]> 2018-03-21 17:54:20 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/244673070 The Worst Volcanic Eruption amna_baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/244676213 In 1815 Mount Tambora. The number of fatalities 71,000+ (regarded as having caused the Year Without a Summer creating famines in Europe and America).]]> 2018-03-21 17:58:55 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/244676213 What actions can you take to prepare for a Volcanic Eruption ? amna_baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/244680102 Follow the evacuation order issued by authorities and evacuate immediately from the volcano area to avoid flying debris, hot gases, blasts of lava and lava flow.

]]> 2018-03-21 18:04:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/244680102 How is an Earthquake measured amna_baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/246061450 A seismometer detects the vibrations caused by an earthquake. It plots the vibrations on a seismometer. The magnitude, and the strength of an earthquake is measured using a Richter scale]]> 2018-03-26 13:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/246061450 How is an Volcano measured amna_baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/246074206 It is measured Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI).The Volcanic Explosivity Index is determined by using one of more of the following criteria, height of the eruptive column, Qualitative descriptions (“gentle”, “effusive”, “explosive”, “cataclysmic”, etc.)]]> 2018-03-26 13:40:28 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/246074206 What actions can you take to prepare for a Earthquake ? amna_baloch https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/246079480 Find safe places in each room in your house ( against walls,away from glass, pointy objects). Locate safe places outdoors ( away form trees, electrical lines,  and buildings). Teach children how to call 911 for emergencies.]]> 2018-03-26 13:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/246079480 What can governments do to protect us from the effects of earthquakes ? kainat_fatima https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/247090864
  • Earthquakes can be detected by using a  seismometer. 
  • Shock absorbers are devices that reduce the magnitude of an earthquake
  • Japan is also building many earthquake proof building

    • ]]>     2018-03-28 21:54:38 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/247090864     What can governments do to protect us from the effects of volcanoes ? kainat_fatima https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/247091167 The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory has placed over 60 sensors(similar to the GPS in your car). It tracks the movement of the Active volcanoes in Hawaii.]]> 2018-03-28 21:57:07 UTC https://padlet.com/amna_baloch/z03vlpglahjq/wish/247091167