Why doesn't the earthquake in Mexico cause disaster?

A magnitude 7.4 earthquake that occurred in the afternoon of March 20 in Mexico left only negligible consequences for people in the affected area, especially no dead, due to geographic factors. The substance and effective precautions have been prepared , since the 1985 earthquake, killing about 10,000 people.

>>>Mexico shakes because of earthquake 7.4 Richter

According to official data, the earthquake only injured more than 10 people, including 2 serious injuries; more than 800 houses were affected in 8 districts of Oaxaca and Guerrero states, while in the local city of Ometepec, it was identified as the epicenter of the earthquake, only about 60 houses collapsed or damaged; and no case of death.

After an earthquake with such a strong intensity, people ran to the road, but only with faces that were frightened by the sudden connection to the historic earthquake 27 years ago, each of them took their lives. of 10,000 people.

According to experts from the Mexico Earthquake Research Agency (SSN), there are two main causes that minimize the loss of life and people caused by the impact of the recent earthquake. That is an objective reason due to geologic factors.

People run out when an earthquake occurs

The earthquake did not cause a disaster because of the phenomenon called 'Subducción' (temporarily translated as a phenomenon), because it took place in very deep strata compared to the ground.

A very important point that scientists want most strongly is that the earthquake-generated energy has not reached half that of the magnitude 8.1 earthquake in 1985.

On the other hand, if the epicenter of the earthquake occurs in the city, the consequences will be extremely large. But this time it was located 29 km northwest of the city of Ometepec, an area bordering the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, completely isolated from densely populated areas. The epicenter deep in the ground also helps to avoid the risk of tsunamis later, experts say.

Another cause is also very important, it is due to human factors. Since the terrible earthquake on September 19, 1985, Mexicans from old to young all have learned for themselves valuable experiences in disaster prevention, as well as in the habit of going out. Street.

Everyone, from the President to the ordinary people, from an office official to a taxi driver, is prepared with the necessary knowledge to know how to handle it in case of an earthquake. The authorities also supplement or change the construction-related regulations nationwide, paying special attention to the planning and construction of high-rise buildings, with structures and materials. can withstand the impact of simultaneous vibrations, they expand the network to inform people about how to avoid experiences when an earthquake occurs, or regularly organize earthquake exercises with pants they join.

It was at the time of the earthquake on March 20, that people in Chiapas state, in southern Mexico, were rehearsing for earthquakes and tsunamis.

Many people may think that in the risk of luck, and the Mexican people have experienced terrible memories by the magnitude earthquake of the earthquake in 1985 that is unharmed mainly thanks to luck, in addition to some objective reasons.

We do not deny that; But once people consciously prepare themselves for the necessary knowledge in preventing natural disasters, daring to confront and live together with it, and especially to have calm and flexibility in dealing with love. In the most difficult time, it will definitely reduce unnecessary and special damages, and save lives.