both natural and human disasters. Prevention methods may help reduce the impacts but depending on the scale and characteristics of the disaster, they can prove ineffective. Japan’s 2011 earthquake is an example where an MEDC prepared for the occurrence of a disaster, their history and knowledge of earthquakes lead to the reduction in damage caused by the high 9.0 magnitude. For example, building regulations were in place ensuring the design of all buildings, especially high raise flats or offices
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Adrian Howley Classical Argument Reporting earthquakes are very critical to studying the behavior of tectonic plates. The very first recorded earthquake occurred in the year 1831 B.C. and is currently known today as the 526 Antioch Earthquake. The area affected was Antioch, China (located between the Syria and Turkey regions). Not much is known about how the report was formed. However, this historic report did include information about how the aftershocks lasted for twelve months. Other details
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Visual Screening Procedure for Seismic Evaluation of RC-Frame Buildings in India Sudhir K. Jain,a) M.EERI, Keya Mitra,b) Manish Kumar,c) d) M.EERI, and Mehul Shah Poor performance of reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings in India during past earthquakes has been a matter of serious concern. Hence, it becomes important to identify and strengthen the deficient buildings. When dealing with a large building stock, one needs evaluation methods for quick assessment of the seismic safety of existing buildings
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1) Background of the Study Earthquake is very evident in the Philippines since this country has various volcanoes that are active in which this country located in the Pacific ring of fire wherein continuous series of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur in the basin of the Pacific Ocean. There are already many records of strong earthquakes that happened especially in the most populated region of Philippines, National Capital Region (NCR), where casualty reports
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Earthquakes are known to be powerful movements of the earth that cause heavy human and material losses. The most common are produced by the activity of geological faults. Earthquakes can also occur due to other causes, such as friction at the edge of tectonic plates, volcanic processes or even can be produced by the men to perform tests of underground nuclear detonations. The only experience I had with an earthquake was ten years ago. At that time, I did not know much about these situations and I
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happiness, sadness, surprise or anger at some point in our day. The first piece is a poem titled, A Beautiful Song by Margie Winkelmann. The second piece is a song called, Kiss Me by Ed Sheeran. The third piece is a diary entry written by Elena Gilbert in the TV show The Vampire Diaries. The fourth piece is a painting entitled Dancing Under the Rain painted by Leonid Afremov. The fifth and final piece that was chosen is a quote said by Beyoncé. I chose this give sources because each in its own individuality
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they go out of that environment their beliefs and ideas are challenged. The Motorcycle Diaries, a memoir written by Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara, Sweet Phoebe, a play by Michael Gow and Isnis, a short story composed by Tim Richards are three texts that support the concept of naturalised ideas and beliefs being challenged and the protagonists’ values and beliefs being transformed as a result. The Motorcycle Diaries composed by Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara is a memoir of his journey through South America during
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angle before or after the picture was taken. David Sedaris uses ethos in Santaland Diaries . David was born on December 26, 1956 in Binghamton, New York. Which is one day after the joyful holiday? David Raymond Sedaris is an American Grammy Award- Nominated humorist, comedian, author and radio contributor. He was publicity recognized in 1992 when National Public Radio broadcasted his essay “ Sanaland Diaries”. By 2008 his book had sold seven million copies. Most of Sedaris humor is autobiographical
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"The Santaland Diaries” by David Sedaris is about the time when he was in his 30's and out of work, had to suffer the indignities of taking a job as an elf at the Macy's Santaland in New York City. The tale was first performed as a monologue by Sedaris on National Public Radio in 1992. This production was presented at the Alley Theatre. The theatre was big and it was a square, the audience surrounded the stage from all of the four sides. Majority of the audience were in their 30's to 60's, with mixed
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April 18, 2013 History Extra Credit The Motorcycle Diaries Che Guevara describes how two young men travel to South America without money or a car, they travel in motorcycle! They both leave their family members and girlfriends behind. They left their college that they were currently attending and went to tour around! They go through good and bad times. Jumping around from being bad guys in a town to really "good experts" in other towns. Che writes his whole way to South America
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