Directions: Type your outline following this format.

1. Title (Make it interesting):

How to Prepare for an Earthquake

 

1. Introduction
   1. Start with an intriguing question or a surprising fact:

The earth experiences approximately 500,000 earthquakes per year as detected by relevant instruments.  About a 100 of these earthquakes cause destruction, and 100,000 can be felt.

2. Briefly explain the importance of your topic to your reader:
   • Why should your reader care about this natural disaster? Why is this natural disaster a problem? (Briefly explain the problem, saving more details for later.)

People need to get more information about earthquakes so that are aware of what to do in case one strikes. Over the years, earthquakes have caused a lot of deaths, some of which could have been avoided.

3. Write your thesis statement(How can people be prepared for this natural disaster?):

People can be prepared for earthquakes by identifying safe places to spend their time, store vital supplies and plan how to communicate with family members during the earthquake.

 

1. Definition:
   1. Define the natural disaster (example: What is avolcano?).

”An earthquake is a geological event in which rock masses below the surface of the earth suddenly shift, releasing energy and sending out strong vibrations to the surface” (Environmental Encyclopedia).

 

2. What causes this natural disaster?

Most of the earthquakes are normally caused by movements occurring along fault lines, which can be regarded as fractures in the earth’s crust.

 

3. What source(s) are you using for this section of your paper?

“Earthquake.” Environmental Encyclopedia. Gale, 2011. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 25 Apr. 2016.

“Earthquakes.” Ready. Department of Homeland Security, n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2016.

 

 

1. Problems(explain the main problems that this natural disaster causes. For example, how does this disaster affect people, property, or the environment? How much do these disasters cost?)
   1. Problem 1:

Earthquakes result to destruction of property. In 1960, the earthquake that occurred in Chile resulted to $675 million damage of property.

 

2. Problem 2:

              Earthquakes end up killing people. In 2010, the earthquake in Haiti killed between 250,000 to 300,000 people.

 

3. (Optional) Problem 3:

  Earthquakes also have a tendency of displacing people since millions are usually left homeless once they strike. The cases in Haiti and Chile are good examples.

 

4. What source(s) are you using for this section of your paper? (You can re-use sources)

“Earthquake.” Environmental Encyclopedia. Gale, 2011. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 25 Apr. 2016.

 

 

1. Solutions (explain how to be prepared before, during, and/or after this natural disaster.)
   1. Preparation before:

 People should ensure that the places they spend their time are safe , should have a family emergency communication plan and ensure they store critical supplies.

2. Preparation during:

 People should remain in their initial positions until the tremors stop and should be on their hands and knees to avoid the possibility of being knocked down.

 

3. Preparation after:

 One should search for safety once the shaking has stopped, or call out for help if trapped.

4. (Optional) Explain how the government or other organizations can help before or after a natural disaster.

After the earthquake, the government should inform people on what to do, and take all the necessary steps to help the affected people.

5. What source(s) are you using for this section of your paper?(You can re-use sources)

“Earthquakes.” Ready. Department of Homeland Security, n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2016.

 

1. Conclusion
   1. Restate the main problems :

 i).Earthquakes result to destruction of property. In 1960, the earthquake that occurred in Chile resulted to $675 million damage of property.

ii).Earthquakes end up killing people. In 2010, the earthquake in Haiti killed between 250,000 to 300,000 people.

iii).Earthquakes also have a tendency of displacing people since millions are usually left homeless they strike. The cases in Haiti and Chile are good examples.

 

2. Restate the main solutions:

  i).People should ensure that the places they spend their time are safe, should have a family emergency communication plan and ensure they store critical supplies.

ii). People should remain in their initial positions until the tremors stop and should be on their hands and knees to avoid the possibility of being knocked down.

iii). One should search for safety once the shaking has stopped, or call out for help if trapped.

 

3. Write a final comment (choose one strategy below):
   • Give your readers advice on what they should do,
   • OR Give a prediction (if X happens, then Y will follow)

In case there is an earthquake, people should remain in their initial positions until the tremors stop and should be on their hands and knees to avoid the possibility of being knocked down.

 

 

1. Works Cited (list all your sources here again, in MLA format. Check Bb for a Works Cited page.)

“Earthquake.” Environmental Encyclopedia. Gale, 2011. Opposing Viewpoints in Context. Web. 25 Apr. 2016.

“Earthquakes.” Ready. Department of Homeland Security, n.d. Web. 25 Apr. 2016.

 
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