Final Exam Bu Ama
Final Exam Bu Ama
Final Exam Bu Ama
IN MEDAN
20170520115
Chapter I
I. Background
Until now the earth is the only planet that can support the survival of all beings, among
other planetary members of the solar system. Therefore knowledge of the earth is considered
of emergency response and recovery than pre-disaster activities in the form of disaster reduction
/ mitigation and disaster preparedness. In fact, if we have little attention to pre-disaster activities,
we can educate potential hazards or damages that may arise due to a disaster.
Activities that can be carried out before a disaster can be in the form of disaster
disaster response social systems and disaster management policies (disaster management
policies)
In the universe is still a lot of knowledge that we have not mastered, including knowledge
of the earthquake and how to predict it. Indonesia is a country surrounded by volcanoes and
flanked by two plates, the Australian and Eurasian plates. Because it creates a subduction zone in
Indonesia and also has a ring of fire because there are so many volcanoes in Indonesia. An
earthquake is a disaster that can occur at any time due to movement activity between the plates
or volcanoes. In addition, earthquakes can also cause tsunamis that can occasionally take
casualties and cause harm both from the economic and life side to a State.
The loss of life caused by the earthquake has increased of the earthquake (large quake),
this is due to a lack of insight and knowledge of the society to the earthquake, especially in
formulation are:
1. What an earthquake?
Discussion
1) Earthquake
An earthquake is a genuine jolt from within the earth, from within the earth then
propagates to the earth's surface (Katili1996) earthquake relates to a series of wave motions
When the rock suddenly moves along the fracture, the energy that has accumulated
comes loose. This can cause havoc on the surface of the earth. The origin of an ipocentrum
earthquake (focus) which lies relatively far in the earth. The point on the earth's surface just
above the focus is called the epicenter. The most devastating earthquakes focus superficially, less
than 70km from the earth's surface. Its influence on the surface varies from vibration and hard
shaking, to the scratch of the soil causing the sea level to recede.
An earthquake caused by a shift in the location of the earth's crust or earth's crust, called
into several plates. The plates of the earth's crust at all times shift or move from the real
2. Volcanic activity
This earthquake is caused by volcanic activity or called a volcanic earthquake. Volcanism
is the release of magma to the surface of the earth through the hole of magma in the body
of the volcano.
3. Collapse
Earthquakes caused by the collapse of a large plot of land under the surface of the earth
On Monday, January 16, 2017, at 18:42 WIB the earthquake shook the region of
North Sumatra, which is the province of Medan City with a power of 5.6 SR and a depth
of 19 km. In addition, there was another 22 aftershocks in Medan City with the largest
magnitude 4.3. The earthquake that occurred in the city of Medan did not cause the
tsunami because its strength is not strong enough to generate changes in the seabed that
can trigger a tsunami. As a result of the quake, some areas in northern Sumatra such as
Karo or Berastagi experienced landslides and Japanese geologists also directly intervened
Earthquakes can cause a very significant impact for a State or affected area.
1. Physically impact
Building collapsed.
Fire
Landslide.
Casualties.
Seismic earthquake caused the tsunami.
2. Social Impact
Poverty.
Starving.
Cause disease.
Especially in Medan city, the earthquake did not cause casualties but caused landslide as
well as damage to buildings and some local infrastructure causing high losses. However,
the earthquake that occurred in Medan this time often occur considering the last few
There are several things or actions that we can do in the event of an earthquake, are:
A. Before an Earthquake.
Make sure that the structure and location of your house can be protected from the
Write down the important phone numbers that can be contacted in the event of an
earthquake.
3. Store flammable substances where they are not easily broken to avoid fires.
4. Always turn off water, gas and electricity when not in use.
5. Tools that must be present in every place (P3K box, flashlight, food and water).
1. Protect your body and head from the ruins of the building by hiding under the
table etc.
1. If you are in a building Do not use stairs or elevator, use the usual stairs;
4. Listen to information about the earthquake from the radio (in case of aftershocks).
Chapter III
Conclusion
An earthquake is a genuine jolt from within the earth, from within the earth then
propagates to the earth's surface earthquake relates to a series of wave motions propagating and
penetrating the earth's constituent rock. Earthquakes can be caused by several factors: collisions
between plates (tectonics), volcanic activity (volcanic) and collapse. In addition, earthquakes can
also cause harm to a State or area affected by such disasters such as loss of life, infrastructure
and economic damage. There are several ways in anticipating the earthquake either before,
shortly after the earthquake. In addition to the mitigation we can know what actions we should
take or do when an earthquake and with the progress of IT we can create a program or
We recommend that mitigation knowledge about the earthquake disaster has been taught
since childhood with the aim to create a generation of disaster response and useful for the nation
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