DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 8 March)—Residents in earthquake-affected areas in Davao de Oro and neighboring areas may continue to experience aftershocks lasting for several days to weeks, according to …
DAVAO CITY —Residents in earthquake-affected areas in Davao de Oro and neighboring areas may continue to experience aftershocks lasting for several days to weeks, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology .Click hereIn an information released on Wednesday, the PHIVOLCS said that the aftershocks are expected and “occurrences of strong earthquakes are not discounted” after a series of tremors occurred with epicenters in Davao de Oro.
Shortly after Tuesday’s earthquake, Governor Dorothy Montejo-Gonzaga ordered anew the suspension of work and classes in all levels for both public and private schools. Last Monday, a series of strong earthquakes ranging from Magnitude 4.9 to 5.3 rocked Davao and its neighboring regions.It added that “tsunamis are often produced by earthquakes generated by active trenches, offshore faults with significant vertical movements, or mass movement related to earthquake-induced landslides near bodies of water.”
“In case of another strongly felt earthquake, it is recommended that people protect themselves by doing the ‘drop, cover, and hold’ [procedure],” it said. This refers to dropping to one’s hand and knees in case of earthquakes; cover the head, neck, and entire body if possible; and holding on to something sturdy until the shaking stops.
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