Improvised Earthquake Detector

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

The Philippines is situated on a highly seismic area lying along the Pacific Ring of Fire. Calamities and disasters are evident in the past years and one of the cited problems of public schools has been the lack of an earthquake detector. This is a result of the inability of schools to meet the cost of these materials due to insufficient funds. Scrap materials can be recycled in many ways. Improvisation or a Substitute Earthquake Detector is clearly an effort towards cost reduction in Disaster and Risk Reduction Management (DRRM). It involves teachers making use of available and recyclable materials as a substitute for an earthquake detector. Students are equally involved as much as possible in the production. Thus, the concepts of improvisation in DRRM come and stay with us.

METHODS

Scrap materials can be used to construct an improvised earthquake detector. A bottle of soda and some ink can be used and converted into an improvised earthquake detector. Construction of an improvised earthquake detector costs less and gives benefits with regard to lessening the bulk of scrap/waste materials generated not only by school but also by the community. The improvised earthquake detector can successfully detect earthquakes as they happen.

RESULTS

Results show that the improvised earthquake detector can perform well and costs less. An assessment of the accuracy, correctness, and usability of the detector is asked from all students of Ulango Integrated School. A T-test will be used to compare the responses on the assessments made.

DISCUSSIONS

To construct an improvised earthquake detector, scrap materials will be used. A bottle of soda will be filled with water and some ink will be added to give it some color. This detector will be placed in every hallway and classroom. The main reason for conducting the study is to serve as a warning device in times of power failure. To sum up, it would be a great help not only in minimizing the waste of the school and the community but also in making students alert and prepared during disasters.