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Name the three types of natural risks in Chile.

Hydrological, meterological & geological

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How can we reduce their negative effect of an Earthquake?

Creating emergency plans like evacuation routes, establishing safety zones and making anti seismic technology for buildings.

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How are earthquakes measured?

The RICHTER scale measures the force/magnitude. A seismograph is the instrument used. The damage caused is measured by the scale of Mercalli.

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What is the SHOA?

Public organization that reports and assists when in risk of a tsunami. It is a part of the Chilean navy which interchanged information with other international

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What is a landslide?

Movement or displacement of terrain, after an earthquake, eruption or hard rain.

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Why is a tsunami a risk?

They are destructive because they drag the sea, people, animals, vegetation, constructions etc. from the coast.

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What is a Tsunami?

Giant waves made my earthquakes that deform the seabed, making it sink or rise.

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What is a Flood?

Overflow of water in dry areas.

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Why is an earthquake a great risk?

It changes the Earth’s surface, they can cause great damage near populated areas.

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How can we reduce the negative effect of volcanoes?

By monitoring volcanic activity always. Not building houses, or any construction near the volcano.

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What are the risks of volcanic erruptions?

It can cause soil, air, and water pollution. It can also cause fires and landslides.

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What are Volcanic erruptions?

The ejection of solid, liquid and gaseous materials from the interior of the Earth.

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What is an Alluvium?

A large quantity of material formed in sloping areas.

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