What is an earthquake?
To note, earthquakes are destructive natural disasters. This phenomenon can occur at any time and take place in a short time. And Indonesia is a vulnerable area for natural disasters.
An earthquake is a disaster that can cause losses of life and material.
According to WHO, the earthquake throughout the world led to 750 thousand deaths in the period 1998-2017. During this period, more than 125 million people were affected.
Response about the natural disasters of the earthquake
Although this cannot be prevented, an earthquake is a disaster that can be encountered. One way to cope with earthquakes is reacts to the catastrophes of the earthquake.
An example of a response to the earthquake is to know the evacuation procedure and comply with the guidelines of security when this disaster occurs.
According to BNPB, an earthquake is a vibration or shock that occurs on the surface of the Earth caused by clashes between the lands of the Earth, active fractures, volcanic activity or collapse of the breed.
According to BMKG, an earthquake is an event of trembling of the earth from a sudden emission of energy on Earth, which is marked by a broken layer of stones in the earth’s crust.
According to WHO, the earthquake is a serious and sudden shock of the earth, which is caused by the movement between tectonic plates along the line of the fracture in the land of the Earth.
Earthquakes can lead to soil shocks, thinning the earth, landslides, cracks, landslides, fires and tsunami.
