Primary school age (6-12)
Earthquake lesson
Title in original language
A lezione di terremoto
Prof. Pop and his two assistants explain children why and how the continental plates move, how the force and severity of an earthquake can be measured, the chain reaction caused by earthquakes, how they form, illustrated by the Italian situation, with a millenium's earthquake impact references and a seismic zone mapping. In a comprehensive approach, safety measures before, during and after the earthquake are provided. some elements on safe buildings are also provided. Ends with a quizz to evaluate knowledge acquired. see also: U?na ura o potresu A lezion di taramot. (UNEsCO)
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Themes
Early warning
Education and school safety
GIS and mapping
Disaster risk management
Structural safety
Inclusion
Country and region
Italy
Publication year
2005