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EARTHQUAKE   30th April 2015

An earthquake is a sudden violent shaking of the ground, typically causing great destruction, as a result of volcanic action or movements deep within the earth's crust. In a earthquake, most of the damage caused by collapsing buildings, This is a major problem confronting architects. Cost effective solution is also a challenge. The Japanese believe that anti-disaster investments are lifesavers. If the Indian govt makes a public investment in this area, it should first come to some sort of social agreement in disaster mitigation. The role of the mass media is also important because it plays a key role in creating awareness about disaster preparedness. 

     Legislation also plays an important role in disaster mitigation. The Japanese govt has amended the Building Standard Law at regular intervals to reflect the advances of Science and Technology and the lessons learnt from the last earthquake that occurred.         (Source: The Hindu Editorial)