LGU & NGO
NGO stands for what?
What is Non Governmental Organization?
This type of natural disaster is characterized by strong, rotating winds and can cause widespread damage.
What is a typhoon?
The first step you should take when an earthquake occurs to protect yourself.
What is "Drop, Cover, and Hold On"?
The process by which rocks and soil are worn away by natural forces like wind and water.
What is Erosion?
In cities, this disaster is caused by poor and block drainage system.
What is a flood?
What is Department of Science and Technology?
A sudden and violent shaking of the ground caused by tectonic movements.
What is an earthquake?
This is done to minimize risk and disaster that may arise in the near future.
What is Disaster Risk Mitigation?
The boundary where two tectonic plates meet, often causing earthquakes.
What is a fault line?
The impact of prolonged droughts on agriculture.
What is crop failure?
This organization monitors and forecasts weather conditions over the Philippine Area of Responsibility
What is PAGASA?
A large and sudden flow of water, often due to heavy rain or the melting of snow.
What is a flood?
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This term refers to the molten rock found beneath the Earth's surface.
What is magma?
Countries near coasts should be wary of this type of disaster during typhons.
What is storm surges?
This organization oversees geological processes from fault movement up until volcanic eruptions
What is PHILVOLCS?
This disaster involves molten rock, ash, and gases erupting from a volcano.
What is a volcanic eruption?
This is the term used to determine how much something can cause damage or harm
This is the deepest point on Earth's surface
What is the Mariana Trench?
If you leave near a body of water such as the ocean, what comes after an earthquake as water drops?
What is a Tsunami?
NDRRMC stand for?
What is National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council?
A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall leading to water shortages.
What is a drought?
What is Signal No. 4?
The scientific study of earthquakes and their effects.
What is seismology?