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Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by mvem(m): 7:59am On Sep 07, 2018 |
wolesmile:...shut up... There are no scientific ways to detect earth quakes ahead of time... And please our region has no tectonic fault at the crust and can't have an earthquake...go and read 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by Quincykay: 8:01am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Just saw this. 1 Like
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Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by Mizwisdom(f): 8:02am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Realname: www.nema.gov.ng National emergency agency is available. I don't work for government, but I read a lot to know this Need books? contact me via orderbooksng@gmail.com |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by mvem(m): 8:03am On Sep 07, 2018 |
cherriex:...it can cause longitudinal waves which you are feeling faraway from the focal point...Do we even know what an earth quake is 2 Likes |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by Elliot2(m): 8:03am On Sep 07, 2018 |
natural disasters in great magnitudes need to happen to us once in a while so that we will become woke; only bad leaderships r not enough to wake us up. by d time dis things happen.there won't be chants of pdp/apc,afonja/Igbo anymore. |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by Realname: 8:04am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Mizwisdom: That wasn't the question The question was how many Nigerian citizens are trained on how to spot and how to.react safely like exit tall buildings don't stand benit dangling furniture and how to crouch beneath tables and such So start reading the right books 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by micflo28(m): 8:06am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Indonesia suffered this so much with active volcanoes due to excess mining activities that most of their economic activities revolve on mining. Dynamites affect the earth so much. Fg should begin to study the earth with a view to get early warning signals (EWS) and prepare for major evacuations. The best place to stay in this situation is under a table. 3 Likes |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by Amazonboss(f): 8:10am On Sep 07, 2018 |
‘Earthquakes, tsunami likely in Nigeria’ ON JUNE 3, 201010:00 AMIN LATEST NEWS0 COMMENTS By Oscarline Onwuemenyi ABUJA—A British geologist and renowned earth education expert, Mr. Chris King, has predicted that the country could be hit by major natural disasters including earthquakes and a tsunami. King, who made the prediction in an interview with our correspondent in Abuja, at the background of a geological training session for students and teachers, urged government officials to intensify education of the populace on these natural disasters and ways of surviving them should they occur. He said, “Major earthquakes have happened in Nigeria in the geological past, and we have potential for major earthquakes in the future. That is a huge possibility. “There is also a possibility that a tsunami could hit Nigeria; the type of tsunami that hit South East Asia. So, it is important for children and their teachers to know how to deal with these disasters when they occur, so they can make plans to save their lives.†He further disclosed that towns and villages along the coastal areas, especially in the Niger Delta region of the country, are exposed to greater hazards in the event of the Atlantic overflowing its shores. According to King, “One of the islands in the Atlantic Ocean could set off a volcano that could produce a tsunami that can sweep across the South Atlantic coastal areas of the Niger Delta, which could be really devastating if it happens; it is not very likely, but it could happen. “In the Camerouns, people have died from volcanic lakes in the past, and Cameroun is not very far from Nigeria. I don’t think we are going to see volcanic eruptions in Nigeria, but certainly we are going to have earthquakes. Even in the middle of plagues, you can have major earthquakes which can be very devastating.†According to King, however, the possibility of natural disasters occurring may not pose as much challenge as the capacity and ability of the country to manage them when they occur. “The problem we have today is that if we knew a tsunami were to hit the country, no one will know what to do. You can have a tsunami warning system as they have in the Indian Ocean and in the Pacific Ocean. “Also, you need to train the population in the coastal areas what to do in case a tsunami is predicted. You need to train the population that if a tsunami were to hit that they need to move the highlands and move away from the coast: that will save their lives,†he noted. King, who is a Director at the Earth Science Education Unit, Department of Education, Keele University in the United Kingdom, is in the country under the auspices of the Nigerian Geological Survey Agency, NGSA, to train teachers and students on “What we are trying to do both in the UK and in Nigeria is to train science teachers to teach science more effectively, and in the UK we use a lot of models to make the teaching interactive, and here we are teaching the students pleptonics using a whole different range of models, which tell them about the different geological variation we have in Nigeria.†He added that there was a need to education policy administrators in the country to “change the curriculum a bit and introduce some more science education to reflect modern day realities, especially with regards to the structure of the earth and earth science.†“When you talk to children about earthquakes and volcanoes, they get very excited. Part of what we are teaching about will help children know how the earth works what to do and how to save their lives. If the people know what to do, it will enhance their survival in the face of natural disasters,†he added. Meanwhile, the Director-General of the NGSA, Prof. Malomo, has stated that the agency was making efforts to educate more Nigerians on the unique earth structures in the country, even as it works hard to enhance the economic potentials of Nigeria’s geology and earth resources as well as increase both local and foreign investment in the sector. He said geology is a major academic discipline, and is commercially important for mineral and hydrocarbon extraction, as well as for predicting and understanding earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It is also an important foundation for many other science and engineering disciplines, including evolutionary biology, paleoclimatology and geotechnical engineering  . Read more at: https://www.vanguardngr.com/2010/06/earthquakes-tsunami-likely-in-nigeria/ |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by Mizwisdom(f): 8:12am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Realname: I don't know the number of Nigerians trained for this but I know that I've listened to radio and television campaigns on how to respond to things like bomb blasts and fire out breaks. which are more immediate problems. You can join me in developing a reading culture amongst Nigerians by listing the right books 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by Quincykay: 8:14am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Another big one now. 2 Likes |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by Realname: 8:18am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Mizwisdom: Your heart is in the right place and I commend you. But unfortunately I dont care to develop nothing for Nigeria or Nigerians pS I have an impressive library But not here 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by Originalsly: 8:21am On Sep 07, 2018 |
The FEMA Director General need to be shot...shot dead. He is lueless....so long after..he cannot say the cause..nor tell residents what safety precautions to take. After being shot dead...he needs to be shot again. |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by asawanathegreat(m): 8:24am On Sep 07, 2018 |
May God save our land from such disaster |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by Newboss(m): 8:26am On Sep 07, 2018 |
NotGej:Abeg bros, how is that Gwarinpa area? ![]() ![]() ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by mosedgreat(m): 8:28am On Sep 07, 2018 |
My advice, if your are in affected areas you better move out quickly as it is going to rumble very soon. 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by fakati(m): 8:28am On Sep 07, 2018 |
This is too bad on the part of the govt residents should take precaution but they fail to make it clear the type of precaution to be taken. It started in the afternoon of Wednesday and not 9pm as reported people in Mpape can't sleep with both their eyes closed 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by afroniger: 8:31am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Quincykay: Big thanks for the updates bro. Please keep them coming till the authorities do the needful. 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by gr8tone: 8:32am On Sep 07, 2018 |
This news left me thinking. Take precaution? How? We should run away? Or what do they mean by taking precaution in a matter like this? Federal government be serious abeg |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by suyamasta(m): 8:33am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Abeg this is the last thing we ever need in Abuja, our government no get dat time abeg make e no pass did tremors o abeg make d real earthquake no happen abeggg |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by Newboss(m): 8:40am On Sep 07, 2018 |
mvem:The problem of illiterates is not that they don't read but that they don't get sense from what they read. ![]() See your mouth like "can't have an earthquake". ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by jarmy: 8:44am On Sep 07, 2018 |
islandmoon:My president is not a dullard. He is doing his best. |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by suyamasta(m): 8:45am On Sep 07, 2018 |
A major earthquake in fiji is said to be the cause as Abuja is diametrically opposite fiji and simultaneous earthquake occurrences around countries in the ring of fire could play a major role in this 3 Likes |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by AmazingELixir: 8:51am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Rubbish! This is speculative, a proper study should be conducted to ascertain the actual cause of the ground movement, there are no known earth fault in the the Abuja trough, if one has developed the relevant authorities should do the study and confirm. FEMA Is in no position to make statement on seismic activities they simply do not have the capacity. 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by ItwasntMe(m): 8:53am On Sep 07, 2018 |
I believe this tremors are caused by the extensive mining activities and blasting when the force exerted on the rock mass exceeds its strength.These vibrations would eventually loose steam as Nigeria is not located within major seismic zones of the world. 2 Likes |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by mapet: 8:55am On Sep 07, 2018 |
gaby: Please be sure of your statements, especially when you make assertions that are factually incorrect. As soon as the Tremor started 48hrs ago, I know for a fact that Dr. Joe Abah (ex-DG of BPSR) placed a call to NIMET to ascertain whether it was a bomb blast or impending natural disaster. NIMET informed him that their was patterns of tremors and they were monitoring. There is a guided way, a Standard Operating Procedure to communicate issues like this. You don't want to cause unnecessary panic and escalate things beyond necessary. SOPs could say monitor for X period, 1st level communication after X+Y period and then evacuate after X+Y+Z period... 3 Likes |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by GavelSlam: 8:56am On Sep 07, 2018 |
backnbeta: No country sends out warnings before earthquakes. They can only give advisories in earthquake-prone areas. Seismicity even now cannot be predicted. 1 Like |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by mapet: 8:56am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Meeloreh: How many do you know are not trained to detect, predict and tackle? Do you know about an agency called NIMET and what they do? What do you think Nigeria's investment in 2 major satellites serve? 2 Likes |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by mapet: 9:02am On Sep 07, 2018 |
NwaliE01: I wonder what specifically you want them to tell you. Do you know that some of this things cannot be exact science within 48hrs? Do you know that seismic data collected live may take some time to interpret? See you making statements worse than a novice. Who told you it is already officially designated an earth quake? What ever step you need to take forward......actually relates to you getting some learnings 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by wolesmile(m): 9:06am On Sep 07, 2018 |
mvem: Onyeoshi.... Are tremors not as a result of movements within the crust? |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by gaby(m): 9:06am On Sep 07, 2018 |
mapet: You seem to be an expert in this field. The question is, why are they putting out a public statement as an agency about 48 hrs after rumours of the first tremors were going viral. One would have expected them to put out an information to dispel the rumours or misinformation to avert a panic situation. How can you even sit and type that they were quiet so as not to cause panic? Bro, I might not be an expert authority on this, I simply try to reason rationally going forward. I never knew Joe Abba was the mouthpiece of NIMET or FEMA-NEMA |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by wolesmile(m): 9:09am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Teacher1776: Mr Teacher..... E ti go ju! E o ni laakaye rara botiwu ko mon. |
Re: Abuja Earth Tremor: FG Offers Explanation by AmazingELixir: 9:11am On Sep 07, 2018 |
Quincykay: ![]() Remove Buhari and Jesus and the participants thin out....those are the items that add juice to the discuss naa ![]() |
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