Earthquake Awareness Programme

The prediction of time and location of earthquake is a difficult phenomenon. The recent earthquakes in all over the world have created a threat to the human society. The Killari (1999), Bhuj (2001) and Kashmir (2005) earthquakes are testimony to the great loss of human of life and property. Significant part of our population lives under a constant threat of a possible devastating earthquake particularly in high seismic zone like Himalayas and Gujarat. The Himalayas Tectonic belt is constantly generating active stresses not only along Himalayan Zone but also its neighbouring regions. The periodic accumulation of strains is being released in various segments in producing earthquakes. NCR Delhi lies in Seismic zone IV, IS 1893 (2002), having a population of 13 million. Delhi is under a threat of a moderate earthquake in near future, which may cause a loss of life and property. A great earthquake in the Himalayan region may cause damage and loss of life in Delhi. As a capital it is growing with population and urban agglomeration. Any big earthquake from Himalayan Source is also a biggest threat to the human population in Delhi.

Training of students and teachers on earthquake preparedness is essential as the catalyst in the dissemination of knowledge and information. The learning level of the students, who are the future of our country, depends also on the learning level of the teachers. There is greater need children’s education as well as training of master trainers in schools on earthquake preparedness.

Beneficiaries

The beneficiaries were school children teachers and staff of various schools of Delhi.

Objective

Knowledge and skill development among the school children, teachers and staff about the earthquakes, safety measures, causes & effects, history, and different terminologies

Methodology

• Lectures based on the following themes
  • Basics, Causes and Effects of earthquakes
  • Explanation of different earthquake terminologies and earthquake recordings
  • Steps to be taken pre, during and post an earthquake with pictures and diagrams
• Visual display on earthquakes
• Circulation of earthquake kits & literature

Project Summary