As we all know, the Philippines is known to be prone to many natural disasters varying in degree of destructiveness and frequency. These disasters may include typhoons, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes. This website mainly focuses on earthquakes, and aims to educate people on the damage earthquakes can do, the reason why so many occur in our country, the procedures in preparing for earthquakes, and etc.

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What are Earthquakes?

An earthquake is the aftereffect of an abrupt release of energy which is put away in the Earth's outside layer...







How do Earthquakes Form?

Earthquakes are caused when rocks found deep underground suddenly release their energy and break along...







Why is our Country Prone to Earthquakes?

The Pacific Ring of Fire is an area along the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur...







What are the Characteristics of Philippine Earthquakes?

The earthquakes combined have caused significant structural and industrial damage towards the Philippines' infrastructure and...







Safety Procedures During an Earthquake.

In general, what one should do in case of an earthquake is to ‘duck, cover, and hold’, but there are several things to take note of while an earthquake is happening...





