Historic Earthquakes: Tragedy and Triumph in Disaster Response

The video discusses the impact and history of notable earthquakes, highlighting the destruction they cause and the factors influencing their severity. It covers the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, which led to significant research advancements, and modern earthquakes in Kashmir, Haiti, and Japan, emphasizing their devastating effects. The video concludes with a focus on earthquake preparedness for families and communities.

What factors, besides the strength of an earthquake, can influence the level of destruction it causes?

• The quality of buildings and population density

• The type of soil in the area

• The time of day the earthquake occurs

• The color of the buildings

Which significant theory emerged from the research conducted after the Great San Francisco earthquake?

• Seismic Wave Theory

• Continental Drift Theory

• Elastic Rebound Theory

• Plate Tectonics Theory

In which year did the devastating earthquake occur in Kashmir, causing over 79,000 deaths?

• 2005

• 2010

• 2011

• 2000

What was a major consequence of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti?

• 1.5 million people were left homeless

• A massive landslide

• A volcanic eruption

• A large forest fire

What natural disaster was triggered by the Tohoku earthquake in Japan?

• A hurricane

• A tsunami

• A tornado

• A drought