- Make tall buildings cone-shaped with a broad base to prevent it from falling over easily from earthquakes that may occur before, after, or during a volcano erruption.
- Movement of magma, changes in the quantity and quality of gases emitted by the volcanoes, and small earthquakes can serve as signals of volcanic eruptions, so proper monitoring of these signals, ready disaster management techniques and creating awareness among the general public about the hazards of volcanic eruptions, can play an important role in minimizing the losses and saving human lives.
- Canals could be dug to redirect the lava flow into rivers or seas to reduce the damage it would have done.
- The people who wish to live in the area should wear masks for awhile so that they don't breathe in the coal dust which may still be floating about the area.
- Everyone who lives near volcanoes should make sure they are well aqquainted with the area and know immedietly where they should evacuate to if the volcano happens to errupt.
Sources:
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/effects-of-volcanoes.html
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Explain_the_precautions_that_may_be_taken_to_reduce_the_negative_effects_of_earthquakes_and_volcanoes
No comments:
Post a Comment