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Outline Thriving amidst geologic hazards in the Philippines

Emmanuel G. Ramos, PhD Geophysicist Tekton GeoMetrix

Geologic hazards: A Philippine context

Plate tectonics and geologic conditions Volcanic hazards Seismic hazards Tsunami Landslides and debris flow Subsidence, erosion, flooding,

Outline
Risks and disaster reduction
Hazards, Risks and disaster reduction Obstacles to disaster/risk management

Matching coastlines Continental drift

Observations of the continent

Matching glacier deposits 300 million years ago

Matching fossils

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Matching mountain ranges

The Theory of Continental Drift

Wegener first published his theory 1912.

Topography and ages of the ocean floor

Oceanographic studies and sea floor spreading

Major Physical Features of Earth

Fig. 1.13

Worldwide Standardized Seismic Network 1960s to present

Nuclear disarmament and the global study of earthquakes

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Thermal convection leads to surface movement

Tectonic plate boundaries

Tectonic plate motion

Plate Tectonics Theory Geological evidences, present-day events

Plate Tectonics Theory Geological evidences, present-day events

Given ocean topography and earthquakes, Can you find the plate boundaries?

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Where should mountain ranges be? Where should Philippine earthquakes and volcanoes be?

Volcanoes in the Philippines

Earthquakes in the Philippines

Active faults and trenches in the Philippines

Large magnitude earthquakes in the Philippines

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Geologic hazards assessment for risk managers

Topographic map
Mountains, Seas, Rivers, Terrain, Slope

Geologic map
Volcanoes, Faults, Alluvium, Soft rocks

Basic knowledge of geology

Indications of active geologic processes Young lava flows, young faults, young deposits, landslide scars, tsunami debris

Landslide hazards in the Philippines

Geologic hazards assessment for risk managers

Geographic maps
Roads, Bridges, Dikes and Dams Slope maps and relief Houses, built-up areas, communities Agriculture, Land-use

Geologic hazards assessment for risk managers

Risk and disaster reduction
Technical Terminologies and their relationships Social, economic and political characteristics Information gathering, information processing, communications Collaboration with other sectors

Technology
GPS, accelerometer, compass Digital Maps, Google Earth Sensors and data recorders Communications, Internet

Risk managers: Ready for geologic events?

Be alert Be inquisitive Be receptive