Transcript Where exactly is the Marikina Valley Fault Line?

ENVIRONMENT-SAFETY-HEALTH-SECURITY
MARCH
Are we ready for the “BIG ONE” ?
In geology, a fault is a planar fracture or discontinuity in a
volume of rock, across which there has been significant
displacement. Large faults within the Earth's crust result
from the action of tectonic forces. Energy release associated
with rapid movement on active faults is the cause of most
earthquakes.
A fault line is a separation or crack in the Earth's crust. It is
the line where two or more of the tectonic plates in the
Earth's crust butt against each other. An earthquake occurs
when these plates move against each other.
Where exactly is the Marikina Valley
Fault Line?
The Valley Fault System, formerly called the Marikina Fault
System, is one of the country’s most active faults. It
stretches from the Sierra Madre in Bulacan and goes on
down to Tagaytay, traversing parts of Metro Manila and
Laguna. It lies northeast of Manila and traverses to the
whole vicinity of Marikina, Pasig, some part of Makati,
Taguig going to Muntinlupa, down to the south and some
parts of Quezon City.
What to do during earthquake?
At Home/Office
•If possible, quickly open the door for exit.
•Duck under a sturdy desk or table, and hold on to it or
protect your head with your arms.
•Stay away from glass windows, shelves, cabinets and
other heavy objects.
•Beware of falling objects. Be alert and keep your eyes
open.
Areas lying on the Fault line
• Brgy. Putatan, Muntinlupa
• Loyola Grand Villas, Marikina
• Loyola Subdivision, Marikina
• Cinco Hermanos Subdivision, Marikina
• Don Juan Subdivision, Marikina
• Industrial Valley Subdivision, Marikina
• St. Ignacius Village, Quezon City
• White Plains Subdivision, Quezon City
• Doña Ana Village, Quezon City
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/nation/metromanila/03/10/11/phivolcs-warns-residents-near-fault-lines
For complete list of Guidelines during
earthquake, see ESH Manual, Section E
(Emergency Response Organization ) through
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Survival Kit Essentials
Water – (one gallon per person, per day), First aid kit, Extra medication, Extra pair of glasses or contacts,
Battery operated radio plus extra batteries , Flashlight plus extra batteries , Blankets , Food -Canned or
other non-perishable foods, Can opener (Refer to Basic Survival Kit posted on our ESHS Public Folder for
more details).
ARE YOU PREPARED?
ENVIRONMENT-SAFETY-HEALTH-SECURITY
MARCH
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