Tag Archives | Earthquake

Short essay on Gujarat Earthquake And Aftermath

High  rise buildings collapsed like a pack of cards trapping upon hundreds over thousands of people, with a few lucky ones scrambling to safety and a few rescued by civilians, defense service personnel and relief personnel from foreign countries.

By |2011-06-03T06:01:03+00:00June 3, 2011|Short Essays|Comments Off on Short essay on Gujarat Earthquake And Aftermath

573 words short essay on earthquake in Gujarat

An Earthquake is a natural phenomenon and a calamity par excellence. Scientists believe that when the lava in the depths of the earth moves from one place to another, or twists, it causes the earth to shake, and we call it an earthquake.

By |2011-06-03T05:58:44+00:00June 3, 2011|Short Essays|Comments Off on 573 words short essay on earthquake in Gujarat

1290 Words Essay on Gujarat Earthquake

When the whole country was busy with Republic Day celebration on January 26, 2001, Gujarat experienced a devastating earthquake that took life of more than 15, 0000 people and injured 3 lakhs or more as rescuers struggled hard to reach thousands of trapped survivors.

By |2011-06-01T07:36:43+00:00June 1, 2011|Essay|Comments Off on 1290 Words Essay on Gujarat Earthquake

Short Essay on Earthquake

Earthquake is one of the natural calamities. Its origin can be traced to the early days of earth formation. It is responsible for a lot of damage to living and non-living beings. For many centuries man didn’t know why earthquakes occur and how they occur and to what extent they would damage.

By |2011-04-10T10:37:24+00:00April 10, 2011|Short Essays|Comments Off on Short Essay on Earthquake

What are the essential characteristics of Earthquake?

Earthquakes occur sudden by with little or no warning. However, following a major earthquake, the after-shocks may sometimes indicate the likelihood of a further earthquake. On some occasions, an earthquake may be preceded by a less intense tremors or foreshocks.

By |2011-02-17T16:00:36+00:00February 17, 2011|Geography|Comments Off on What are the essential characteristics of Earthquake?

Brief note on the Impact and Effects of Earthquake

In general terms, typical impacts and effects of earthquake disasters tend to be : Damage to national infrastructure and disruption to administrative and organizational systems. Sociological and psychological after-effects.

By |2011-02-17T16:00:36+00:00February 17, 2011|Geography|Comments Off on Brief note on the Impact and Effects of Earthquake

Brief note on the nature of damage made by Earthquake

Damage due to earthquakes depends on various factors listed below: It includes various parameters like magnitude, intensity, and duration and ground acceleration due to earthquake. Higher the value of these parameters, higher will be the resultant damage.

By |2011-02-17T16:00:36+00:00February 17, 2011|Geography|Comments Off on Brief note on the nature of damage made by Earthquake

How to communicate warnings for Earthquake ?

As earthquakes cannot be forecast as yet, there is no warning system for earthquakes at present. However, there are areas, which are known to be prone to earthquake activity. Such areas have a standing warning so to say.

By |2011-01-14T17:08:49+00:00January 14, 2011|Environment|Comments Off on How to communicate warnings for Earthquake ?
Go to Top