G7 SCIENCE Q3 FINDING FAULTS

How many active faults does the Philippines have?

• 22
• 18
• almost 30

• 25

This zone is located 1200 km behind the Philippine Trench and the subduction zones of the Philippine Sea Plate.

• Philippine Fault System (PFS)

• Philippine Fault Zone (PFZ)

Which is NOT a Philippine fault?

• Guinayangan

• Leyte

• Masbate

• Cebu

This fault traverses from Biñan to Taguig and i s considered to be an imminent danger to all since it is considered one of the most hazardous faults in the Philippines.

• Marikina Valley Fault System

• Western Philippine Fault Line

• Eastern Philippine Fault Line

• Southern Mindanao Fault Line

• Central Philippine Fault Zone

Unlike faults observed on land, the Western Philippine Fault Lines traverse the Philippine waters, particularly in the western regions of the country. The fault line specifically runs through the

Luzon Sea, Mindoro Strait, Panay Gulf and Sulu Sea.

• Marikina Valley Fault System

• Western Philippine Fault Line

• Eastern Philippine Fault Line

• Southern Mindanao Fault Line

• Central Philippine Fault Zone

Similar to the Western Philippine Fault, this fault is found in the Luzon Sea as well.

• Marikina Valley Fault System

• Western Philippine Fault Line

• Eastern Philippine Fault Line

• Southern Mindanao Fault Line

• Central Philippine Fault Zone

This fault line runs across the Celebes Sea and the Moro Gulf. Since i t is situated in the city, many will be affected by its movement and will put the entire Southern Mindanao.

• Marikina Valley Fault System

• Western Philippine Fault Line

• Eastern Philippine Fault Line

• Southern Mindanao Fault Line

• Central Philippine Fault Zone

This fault classified as a strike-slip fault because the land moves horizontally from side to side. This behavior is similar t o that of the VFS. The Central Philippine Fault Zone traverses several provinces, including:

Agusan Del Norte, Agusan Del Sur, Aurora, Masbate, Quezon, Southern Leyte, Eastern Leyte, Davao del Norte, Ilocos Norte

• Marikina Valley Fault System

• Western Philippine Fault Line

• Eastern Philippine Fault Line

• Southern Mindanao Fault Line

• Central Philippine Fault Zone

It is how we apply our knowledge t o design concrete plans and strategies to prevent disasters from occurring or at least minimize the effects of the hazards.

• Emergency response planning
• Crisis management techniques
• Risk assessment strategies
• Disaster risk management

Who is the first line of defense for disaster preparedness and response?

• Local communities and individuals
• Private sector companies and contractors
• International organizations and NGOs
• Government agencies and officials