Earthquake Safety Procedures

An earthquake is a naturaldisaster which occurs when the surface of the earth experiences some kind ofshaking.This happens when the plates of the Earth move together, putting somuch pressure on it that it causes the breakage of the earth's crust.Whatever be the reason of theearthquake, it not only has the ability to destruct and damage buildings,houses，electric poles,trees, etc., but also to take the lives of living beings.Therefore, it isimportant for people to know about earthquake safety procedures.

One of the main reasons due towhich people lose their life during an earthquake is because they getpanicky.Though it is very difficult to remain calm when the earth under you isshaking，it is very importantto be so.If you are inside yourhouse or office when the earthquake begins, do not try to run out of thebuilding.This is because it has been reported that most of the deaths arecaused when people try to move outside the building.When you start experiencingthe vibration, the first thing that you should do is to get under a strong bedor table.You can use pillow,newspapers, blanket, big boxes, etc., to protect yourself from fallingremains.Another thing that you have to remember is that you should stay awayfrom china cabinets, tall shelves, mirrors, huge furniture, glass windows,sliding doors, etc., during an earthquake.This is because the shaking andvibration can cause them to fall.However,even if you do so, never use the elevator during an earthquake because theelectricity may go off, leaving you stuck in there.

A．Theywill help them to be safe during an earthquake.

B．Youshould ensure that you and your family are safe.

C．Makesure that you stay inside the car till the earthquake stops.

D．AsI said earlier, it is best to avoid trying to run out of the building.

E．Sometimes,volcanic activity can also give rise to an earthquake, too.

F．Otherthan this, it would also be a good idea to cover your head and face.

G．Thebest thing that you can do is to stay at a place till the earthquake stops.

       Super Typhoon Megi crashed into the Philippines on Monday, leaving a trail of destruction in its path.Thousands of residents fled to safety as heavy rains and strong winds caused flooding, collapsed trees and cut off power.It was the strongest storm to hit the island nation in four years.

       At least seven people died in the storm, and at least six others were injured by falling trees, broken rooftops and glass, officials said.More than 4，150 residents were forced to take shelter in schools, town halls, churches and relatives' homes.

       A typhoon is a tropical cyclone, or hurricane, that occurs in the western Pacific or Indian Oceans.The storm is named a “super typhoon” when winds exceed 150 mph.Megi crashed ashore in the Isabela province of the northern Philippines with whipping winds that reached 162 mph.The storm created big waves in Palanan Bay.All ships and fishing boats were advised to stay in ports.Several airline flights were canceled.

        Luckily, the winds blew high from the ground, sparing many rice fields from damage, says Alvaro Antonio, the governor of Cagayan province.The region also took a hard hit from the storm.

       Thousands of military reserve officers and volunteers stood by to help with relief efforts.Evacuations and emergency preparations for the storm were made days in advance.Retired army Major General Benito Ramos heads the Philippines' disaster­preparedness agency.He said readying for the typhoon was like“preparing for war.”

Notes：

①tropical cyclone热带气旋　②evacuation n ． 疏散　

③collapsed adj.倒塌的

          Based on new analysis, we are rapidly approaching major climate change and the effects on society and the environment could be quite severe. Geographers predict that within the next eighty years, current world climate zones could shift and some could completely disappear. Polar regions will get colder while tropical regions will get even hotter, forcing animals to migrate (迁徙) north.

         Climate changes like these could lead to the spread of diseases. Tropical storms and hurricanes will not only increase but may also become more intense. If the changes come too quickly, animal and plant species may not be able to adapt fast enough and could disappear.

         According to Science Daily, a new study predicts that by the year 2100, many of today's familiar climates will be replaced by climates unknown in today's world. It is urgent that we reduce the risks of these far­reaching consequences for the whole world. The planet itself has been showing signs of change. In 2004, a serious tsunami created by a major earthquake killed thousands in Sumatra and in 2008, thousands died in China because of another severe earthquake. Egypt was hit in 2009 with a major earthquake and Haiti was devastated in 2010 by yet another massive earthquake.

         Within just the last few months, new reports from around the world have been coming in and most agree that our climate situation is much worse than previously thought. At this point, it doesn't matter what is causing it, but rather, what can be done about it. What's more, our world is getting more and more unstable every year. There is war and threat of war everywhere. Natural disasters are becoming more frequent and serious.

         However, other planets are experiencing global warming as well as our own and some scientists believe there may be some connection between this. No one knows anything for sure at this point because there is simply not enough data.

       If you think that running marathons will help you live a long and healthy life, new research may come as a shock. According to a recent scientific study, people who do a very strenuous workout are as likely to die as people who do no exercise at all.

       Scientists in Denmark have been studying over 1,000 joggers and non­joggers for 12 years. The death rates from the sample group indicate that people who jog at a moderate pace two or three times a week for less than two and a half hours in total are least likely to die. The best speed to jog at was found to be about 5 miles per hour. The research suggests that people who jog more than three times a week or at higher speeds of over 7 mph die at the same rate as non­joggers. The scientists think that this is because strenuous exercise causes structural changes to the heart and arteries (动脉). Over time, this can cause serious injuries.

       Peter Schnohr, a researcher in Copenhagen, said, “If your goal is to decrease risk of death and improve life expectancy, jogging a few times a week at a moderate pace is a good strategy. Anything more is not just unnecessary, and it may be harmful.”

        The implications of this are that moderate forms of exercise such as tai chi, yoga and brisk walking may be better for us than“iron man” events, triathlons and long­distance running and cycling. According to Jacob Louis Marott, another researcher involved in the study, “You don't actually have to do that much to have a good impact on your health. And perhaps you shouldn't actually do too much.”