Phivolcs warns everybody for other 'Big One'

EXPERT from the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DoST-Phivolcs) said that every region or province in the country is vulnerable to its own "Big One."

This was underscored during the second part of the webinar series conducted at the 2021 National Science and Technology Week celebration.

The Philippines, which is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire — a region around the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur — has an average of 20 recorded earthquakes per day and many active volcanoes.

Jeffrey Perez, DoST-Phivolcs supervising science research specialist, said, "We at DoST-Phivolcs want you to imagine the potential risks that could happen [during a strong earthquake]. That is why there is a need to be prepared today."

The Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment System (Redas) is a key simulation software for a scenario-based impact assessment that the Institute used in developing disaster scenarios. According to DoST-Phivolcs, Redas is a very important tool that the local government (LGU) should all be familiar with to create their hazard assessment and identify vulnerable areas.

In addition, DoST Undersecretary and Officer in Charge of DoST-Phivolcs Renato Solidum Jr. stressed the importance of disaster preparedness at the local, community, and household levels.

In the webinar, DoST-Phivolcs provided localized earthquake scenarios on specific locations that they called "Big Ones." Thus, the "Big One" is the term associated with the worst possible scenario that may happen not only in the Greater Metro Manila Area but in every region or province that is vulnerable to high-magnitude earthquakes.

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FROM: THE MANILA TIMES

 

[jiwookimna]

Everyday is a milestone to make. DOST-PHILVOCS always monitor the situation for the Big One and us citizens here in Metro Manila should be prepared anytime. This earthquake will create the strongest impact in our economy if we don't make an action. You are your own responsibility.

 

[Licht01]

Keep safe and merry Christmas to all

 

[LokipatZ]

Sana walang Chance na magka tsunami lods

 

[selfishpotato]

Nakakatakot di natin alam kung kelan yan mangyayare....lalo na andito ko sa manila malayo sa pamilya...napapaligiran ng malalaking building..what if mgyare yan...tapos nasa work pa..kahit ata anong handa pag andyan na..wala rin magagawa ..wag naman sana

 

[leollleo]

HALOS lahat ng building sa Metro mag cocolapse

 

[________PHC-MrJuLy]

Kung mangyari man Yan sana Hindi Gabi or Madaling araw Kasi panigurado marami mammatay .

 

[Hazama]

di talaga maprepredict kung kailan, pero sa nabasa ko is sa Luzon daw yung eye.

 

[dhanzkie18]

Sana wag naman.

 

[N E G A N]

Huhu

 

[jiwookimna]

HALOS lahat ng building sa Metro mag cocolapse

This is impossible, but it will damage several buildings. Most of the building here in Metro Manila are designed for a magnitude 7 earthquake. Kapag nag-collapse, diretso kulong ang developer, architect, at engineer. Mas maganda na handa tayong lahat sa unos na ito, kahit wala pa. Alam mo naman tayong mga Pinoy, to see is to believe.

 

[8inchhotdog]

Since 2011 ko pa naririnig itong the big one

 

[leollleo]

This is impossible, but it will damage several buildings. Most of the building here in Metro Manila are designed for a magnitude 7 earthquake. Kapag nag-collapse, diretso kulong ang developer, architect, at engineer. Mas maganda na handa tayong lahat sa unos na ito, kahit wala pa. Alam mo naman tayong mga Pinoy, to see is to believe.

malabo naman cguro na kulong agad sila.hehe

 

[jiwookimna]

malabo naman cguro na kulong agad sila.hehe

Article 1723 of the Civil Code states that "The engineer or architect who drew up the plans and specifications for a building is liable for damages if within fifteen years from the completion of the structure, the same should collapse by reason of a defect in those plans and specifications, or due to the defects in the ground. The contractor is likewise responsible for the damages if the edifice falls, within the same period, on account of defects in the construction or the use of materials of inferior quality furnished by him, or due to any violation of the terms of the contract. If the engineer or architect supervises the construction, he shall be solidarily liable with the contractor…"

Buildings in the country should be able to withstand an 8.4 magnitude quake — as long as these follow the National Building Code, an expert said. - CNN Philippines


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Kaya po kung contractor lang ako kausap niyo, kayo ang kawawa. Wala kayong mahahabol or kahit accountability dahil in the first place, di sila licensed. 15 years po ang hawak ng isang architect at engineer sa kanyang kamay, at pag may nangyaring masama, automatic kulong sila kasi responsible sila sa safety at integrity ng building. Kung tinipid ang materyales, kayo ang yare sa huli. Pero, this is the Philippines. Walang kwenta yan dahil di naman tayo mahigpit sa batas at nadadaan lang naman yan sa awa.

 

[jennie_blckpnk]

Maging alerto na lang tayo sa lahat ng oras