How To Get Prepared For The
Coming Earthquakes And Volcanic Eruptions
All over the world seismic activity is
increasing.
In recent
weeks we have seen a dramatic earthquake in Ecuador.
More than 600 earthquakes have
experts extremely alarmed about what is happening to Japan's southern Island,
and 37 volcanoes around
the planet are erupting right now.
Most of the large earthquakes and volcanic
eruptions that we have witnessed lately have come along the Ring of Fire, which
is an area of seismic instability which roughly encircles the Pacific Ocean.
Fortunately
the west coast of the United States has been spared so far, but scientists tell
us that tension has been building up along the San Andreas fault and the Cascadia
Subduction Zone for decades, and they assure us that it is
only a matter of time before we see a major event.
When that day arrives, will you be prepared?
There were a
couple of notable seismic events which took place on Monday.
First of all, the largest volcano in Russia's
Far East known as Klyuchevskaya Sopka violently erupted. Steaming hot ash was
shot more than three miles up into the air, but fortunately it is not a heavily
populated area. This represents yet another major volcanic eruption along the
Ring of Fire, and this has some scientists extremely concerned about what may
be coming next.
Here in the
United States, an unusual swarm of 21 earthquakes along the Arizona-Nevada
border is also
raising eyebrows:
More small
earthquakes shook northwest Arizona Sunday adding to the list of temblors that
have struck the area since March 29.
The Arizona
Geological Survey said two quakes occurred, including a magnitude 2.6 quake at
12:07 a.m.
There has
been a swarm of 21 quakes in an area along the Arizona-Nevada line
south-southwest of Littlefield, AZ, which is also close to southwestern Utah
and the frequency and span puzzles geologists.
The good
news is that we have not had a truly historic earthquake in the U.S. for
decades, and there have been no major volcanic eruptions since Mount St. Helens
exploded back in 1980.
But
scientists assure us that we are living on borrowed time, and there are three
extremely dangerous volcanoes in North America that I am keeping a close watch
on right now:
1. Mt. Popocatepetl
Popocatepetl
is an Aztec word that can be translated as "smoking mountain," and
more than 25 million people live within range of this extraordinarily dangerous
mountain. Experts tell us that during the time of the Aztecs, entire cities
were completely buried in super-heated mud from this volcano. In fact, the
super-heated mud was so deep that it buried entire pyramids.
In the event of a
full-blown eruption, Mexico City's 18 million residents probably wouldn't be
buried in super-heated mud, but it would still be absolutely devastating for
Mexico's largest city.
2. Mt. Rainier
Mt. Rainier
has been dubbed a "time bomb,"
"the most dangerous mountain in the United States"
and "one of the
most dangerous volcanoes in the world" because it sits so
close to Seattle, Tacoma and other major cities along the coast of Washington
state. In the event of a full-blown eruption, countless numbers of people would
literally be buried alive in a tsunami of super-heated mud.
These tsunamis of super-heated mud are known as
"lahars," and scientists believe that Mt. Rainier is capable of
producing lahars that could move at speeds of up to 50
miles per hour. I am so convinced that an eruption of Mt.
Rainier is in our future that I even put one in my novel.
3. The Yellowstone Supervolcano
Many of us
that are a bit older still remember the eruption of Mount St. Helens in 1980.
Well, scientists tell us that a full-blown eruption of the Yellowstone
supervolcano would have up to 2,000 times the power of that eruption. Salt Lake
City would be toast, anything caught outside in Denver would probably be dead
in pretty short order, and a layer of volcanic ash at least 10 feet deep would
be dumped on everything even up to
1,000 miles away.
Food production in America would be virtually
wiped out, and a "volcanic winter" would cool global temperatures by
up to 20 degrees for an extended period of time.
In other
words, life as we know it would come to an end.
That is why the extremely unusual activity going on at
Yellowstone right now is such a concern. If it
decides to blow, world history will make a dramatic turn in a single moment.
So what
should we do?
Preparing
for a volcanic eruption requires a strategy that is a little bit different.
Here are more tips from the CDC.
If you are told to evacuate
Follow
authorities' instructions if they tell you to leave the area. Though it may
seem safe to stay at home and wait out an eruption, doing so could be very
dangerous. Volcanoes spew hot, dangerous gases, ash, lava, and rock that are
powerfully destructive.
Preparing to evacuate
o Tune in the radio or television for volcano
updates.
o Listen for disaster sirens and warning signals.
o Review your emergency plan and gather your
emergency supplies. Be sure to pack at least a 1-week supply of prescription
medications.
o Prepare an emergency kit for your vehicle with
food, flares, booster cables, maps, tools, a first aid kit, a fire
extinguisher, sleeping bags, a flashlight, batteries, etc.
o Fill your vehicle's gas tank.
o If no vehicle is available, make arrangements
with friends or family for transportation, or follow authorities' instructions
on where to obtain transportation.
o Place vehicles under cover, if at all possible.
o Put livestock in an enclosed area. Plan ahead
to take pets with you, but be aware that many emergency shelters cannot accept
animals.
o Fill your clean water containers.
o Fill sinks and bathtubs with water as an extra
supply for washing.
o Adjust the thermostat on refrigerators and
freezers to the coolest possible temperature. If the power goes out, food will
stay cooler longer.
As you evacuate
o Take only essential items with you, including
at least a 1-week supply of prescription medications.
o If you have time, turn off the gas, electricity
and water.
o Disconnect appliances to reduce the likelihood
of electrical shock when power is restored.
o Make sure your automobile's emergency kit is
ready.
o Follow designated evacuation routes—others may
be blocked—and expect heavy traffic and delays.
If you are told to take shelter where you are
o Keep listening to your radio or television
until you are told all is safe or you are told to evacuate. Local authorities
may evacuate specific areas at greatest risk in your community.
o Close and lock all windows and outside doors.
o Turn off all heating and air conditioning
systems and fans.
o Close the fireplace damper.
o Organize your emergency supplies and make sure
household members know where the supplies are.
o Make sure the radio is working.
o Go to an interior room without windows that is
above ground level.
o Bring your pets with you, and be sure to bring
additional food and water supplies for them.
o It is ideal to have a hard-wired (non-portable)
telephone in the room you select. Call your emergency contact—a friend or
family member who does not live near the volcano—and have the phone available
if you need to report a life-threatening condition. Remember that telephone equipment
may be overwhelmed or damaged during an emergency.
In the end,
you have got to do what you feel is best for you and your family.
Personally,
I would be extremely hesitant to live in very high-risk areas along the west
coast or near the Yellowstone supervolcano. This is especially true considering
how dramatically global seismic activity is increasing.
But others
point to the fact that these "danger areas" have not seen any major
events in decades, so they wonder what all of the fuss is about.
Are you struggling with a big decision or wondering how your eternal
future will play out?
Why not talk to the God of the universe and let Him work in your
behalf?
He says, “I will instruct you
and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon
you" (Psalm 32:8).
Ask God to show you what to do. Pray the following prayer:
“Heavenly
Father,
I
admit that I am a sinner and my sins have separated me from You. I now want to
turn away from my past sinful life and begin a new life with You.
Please
forgive me. I now receive your Son, Jesus Christ as my Savior, my Master and my
Lord. I believe and confess that Jesus Christ died for my sins, was buried, and
rose from the dead.
I
want to receive all that Jesus Christ has provided for me as my Savior. Your
Word says, ‘Whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved’ (Romans 10:13).
I
believe and confess that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth, and the Life, and
no man comes unto the Father, but by Him.
Lord
Jesus, I pray and ask You, to come into my heart and be Lord of my life. I
thank You that you have given me eternal life, and according to Your Word, I am
born again.
Heavenly
Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit that is in me now. I
surrender my life to You. . I promise to study Your Word – the Bible.
Use
me for Your glory.
In
Jesus Name. Amen.”
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