GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -It is the process of mainstreaming disaster risk reduction and management parameters in landuse planning is termed as Risk-sensitive Land Use Planning (RSLUP).

Detailed explanation-2: -There land-use has to be decided keeping in view the vulnerability to disasters. In other words, land-use zoning has to be done so that different land zones can be earmarked for major activities in accordance with the risks that they are likely to withstand. economic basis of ownership and tenure; .

Detailed explanation-3: -The regions of Kashmir, the Western and Central Himalayas, North and Middle Bihar, the North-East Indian region, the Rann of Kutch and the Andaman and Nicobar group of islands fall in this zone. Generally, the areas having trap rock or basaltic rock are prone to earthquakes.

Detailed explanation-4: -A land-use planning (lUP) is an essential planning tool for successful and systematic DRR. There is a need to regulate the location of land uses and activities for DRR. land use plans provide policy makers and planners with a tool whereby both exposure and vulnerability of assets and communities can be reduced.

Detailed explanation-5: -Common survival measures include storing food and water for an emergency, and educating individuals what to do during an earthquake. Mitigating measures can include firmly securing large items of furniture (such as bookcases and large cabinets), TV and computer screens that may otherwise fall over in an earthquake.