Hawaii
Details on Earthquakes
How Do Earthquakes Happen
Info On Earthquakes In Hawaii
Earthquakes in Hawaii are closely linked to the islands’ volcanoes. Even though hardly noticeable, thousands of earthquakes happen every year beneath the Big Island of Hawaii. The Big Island is the youngest of the Hawaiian Islands and is still growing today. Here, flowing erupting volcanoes and flowing lava can be witnessed. The island’s active volcanoes are Kilauea, Mauna Loa and Loihi. Eruptions and magma movements within these volcanoes are usually accompanied by frequent small earthquakes. There earthquakes, also called volcanic earthquakes, originate in regions of magma storage or along paths that magma follows as it rises and moves before eruption.
list of disasters
Here are some locations in Hawaii that had an earthquake disaster.
June 1823
Kaimu
Feb 20, 1834
Hilo
May 31, 1877
Hilo
Sep 13, 1871
Hilo
Feb 20, 1871
Lanai
Kaimu
Hilo
Lanai
Mitigation
(1) Improve your home’s earthquake resilience Evaluate your home’s earthquake resilience, and improve it through steps such as fastening down furniture and putting anti-shatter coatings on glass windows.
(2) Stockpile water and food stuffs You should have at least three days’ worth of drinking water and foodstuffs stockpiled. You should also have radios and flashlights prepared.
(3) Participate in disaster training Get to know the people in your community better by getting actively involved in community disaster training.
(4) Discuss disaster preparedness with your family Verify how you will get in touch with each other and where the relief shelters are.
2. What To Do After an Earthquake
(1) The first two minutes after an earthquake
- Protect yourself.
Stay away from furniture that could topple over, and hide under a desk or table. Do not panic and run outside.
(2) Immediately following an earthquake
- Prevent fires and secure escape routes.
Shut off gas valves and unplug electrical cords. If a fire breaks out, calmly begin to put it out. Secure escape routes by opening doors and windows.