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IMPACT READY ! GETSAFE ! text AR SALONI SHRESTHA With the passage of time we are becoming more and more aware about the various wraths of nature. Floods, landslides, epidemics and fires cause considerable loss of lives and property all over the world. Earthquakes on the other hand are not so frequent but have the potential for causing the greatest damage. Geologically, Nepal is considered to lie on a seismic zone which experiences frequent earthquakes. Past records have shown that Nepal can expect two earthquakes of magnitude 7.5 – 8 on the Richter scale every forty years and one earthquake of magnitude of 8+ on Richter scale every eighty years. The last great earthquake that struck Nepal was in 1934 which had 8.3 magnitudes; this affected the country’s political, economic and cultural capital, destroyed 20 percent and damaged 40 percent of the valley’s building stock. In Kathmandu itself, one quarter of all homes were destroyed along with many historic buildings. This earthquake was not an isolated event. Three earthquakes of similar size occurred in Kathmandu Valley in the 19th Century: in 1810, 1833, and 1866 AD, indicating that a devastating earthquake is inevitable in the long term and likely in the near future. Kathmandu today is an entirely different city from the one almost leveled in 1934. It is now a densely populated home to almost 2.5 million people, many living and working in buildings that will not withstand a significant seismic event. Experts say that if an earthquake of 8 magnitudes occurs anytime soon it would displace more than 1.8 million people, kill over 100,000 and injure a further 300,000 and sixty percent of buildings could be destroyed. Today's scientists understand earthquakes a lot better than we did even 50 years ago, but they still can't match the quake-predicting prowess of the common toad (Bufo Bufo), which can detect seismic activity days in advance of a quake. So for now all we can do is prevent and prepare ourselves and our loved ones from the devastation of an Earthquake. 36 / SPACESNEPAL.COM
IMPACT Today's scientists understand earthquakes a lot better than we did even 50 years ago, but they still can't match the quakepredicting prowess of the common toad which can detect seismic activity days in advance of a quake. BEFORE DURING AFTER • Make sure you have a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, a batterypowered 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 earthquake. • Anchor heavy furniture, cupboards, and appliances to the walls or floor. • Learn the earthquake plan at your school or workplace. • 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. Stay away from windows and outside doors. • If you're outdoors, stay in the open away from power lines or anything that might fall. Stay away from buildings • 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'll probably get stuck anyway). • 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. • Turn on the radio. Don't use the phone unless it's an emergency. • Be careful around broken glass and debris. Wear boots or sturdy shoes to keep from cutting your feet. • Stay away from damaged areas. • If you're at school or work, follow the emergency plan or the instructions of the person in charge. • Expect aftershocks. "Mr. Abishek Kharel, Proprietor of Dakshinkali Hardware Suppliers, is the dealer of Jagadamba cement. As per Mr. Kharel, Jagadamba Cement is highly on demand because of its good quality. The packaging/bora is also good." Dakshinkali Hardware Suppliers Kalanki, Contact: 4302950 Contact Person:Mr. Abishek Kharel, SEPTEMBER 9841-497950 <strong>2014</strong> / 37
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