Natural Risks in Chile | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What is an earthquake?

Movements caused by the release of large amounts of energy stored in the tectonic plates.

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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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What is a landslide?

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

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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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What are Volcanic erruptions?

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

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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 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 Flood?

Overflow of water in dry areas.

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What is the ONEMI?

Public organization concerned about risks and catastrophes. It helps coordinates with agencies such as the Meteorological Direction of Chile and Red Cross.

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