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Earthquake preparation: Japan vs Pakistan - Coggle Diagram
Earthquake preparation: Japan vs Pakistan
Japan
prediction
the Japan meteorological agency and local governments monitor seismic activity throughout the country
people are warned if an earthquake is detected
preparation
strict building laws help prevent major damage
buildings reinforced with steel frames
buildings have deep foundations with shock absorbers
japan has an early warning system to alert people
bullet trains automatically brake in the event of an earthquake
long-term planning
the population is educated on what to do in the event of an earthquake
schools carry out drills to practise
Pakistan
prediction
there wasn't extensive monitoring until recently
meaning earthquakes could strike without warning
preparation
doesn't have access to the same materials/technologies as Japan
many buildings are constructed using wood and cement, which are easily destroyed by earthquakes
building laws are often ignored while building
poor communication networks makes it hard to alert the population
long-term planning
many poor places mean less access to education for children, so there is no programme for teaching people what to do
planning evacuations is difficult because there are few roads and minimal access to communication