Earthquake-Resistant Design
Science · Volcanoes & Earthquakes · procedural
Know that buildings can be designed to resist earthquakes, tsunami warning systems alert coastal communities, and communities prepare through evacuation plans and drills
What mastery looks like
- Describe at least one feature that makes buildings more earthquake-resistant
- Explain how tsunami warning systems detect danger and alert communities
- Describe how communities prepare for earthquakes and eruptions through drills and evacuation plans
Check your understanding
If Earthquake-Resistant Design saw a documentary about earthquake-proof buildings in Japan, could they explain how engineers design buildings to withstand shaking and how tsunami warnings give people time to evacuate?
Prerequisites
Required first
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