Buy Mefenorex Without Prescription http://americaninlima.com/2010/02/28/how-prepare-for-earthquake/ slices of my life in Peru Sun, 13 Mar 2011 13:56:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Buy Mefenorex Without Prescription http://americaninlima.com/2010/02/28/how-prepare-for-earthquake/comment-page-1/#comment-2293 Marcela Wed, 14 Apr 2010 22:00:08 +0000 http://americaninlima.com/?p=2108#comment-2293 Hmm weird, I thought I posted a comment here a few days ago but I don't see it :( It was about the 'triangle of life' during earthquakes (basically, staying 'next' to things as opposed to 'under' things). Thought you'd be interested in reading more about it :) http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_triangle_of_life.htm Hmm weird, I thought I posted a comment here a few days ago but I don’t see it :(
It was about the ‘triangle of life’ during earthquakes (basically, staying ‘next’ to things as opposed to ‘under’ things). Thought you’d be interested in reading more about it :)

http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_triangle_of_life.htm

]]> Buy Mefenorex Without Prescription http://americaninlima.com/2010/02/28/how-prepare-for-earthquake/comment-page-1/#comment-2276 Marcela Thu, 01 Apr 2010 22:56:38 +0000 http://americaninlima.com/?p=2108#comment-2276 Hola Barbara! Have you heard of the triangle of life? Or something like that :P the point is to not hide 'under something' during an earthquake, but 'next to something' next to a dresser, next to a desk, next to a sofa...etc. Objects which will leave a void when the building collapses. Here's a link so you can read about it: http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/triangle.asp Marcela (the peruvian in Texas) Hola Barbara!
Have you heard of the triangle of life? Or something like that :P the point is to not hide ‘under something’ during an earthquake, but ‘next to something’ next to a dresser, next to a desk, next to a sofa…etc. Objects which will leave a void when the building collapses. Here’s a link so you can read about it:

http://www.snopes.com/inboxer/household/triangle.asp

Marcela (the peruvian in Texas)

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]]> Buy Mefenorex Without Prescription http://americaninlima.com/2010/02/28/how-prepare-for-earthquake/comment-page-1/#comment-2222 Barb Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:26:40 +0000 http://americaninlima.com/?p=2108#comment-2222 OMG, Holly. Thanks for the Just Post. :) Re the high rises: Yes, they are dangerous. A map of earthquake risks in Lima was printed in last Sunday's El Comercio. Although Miraflores is at moderate risk for earthquake damage, the zone right along the water has an elevated risk. And if you go up to Barranco (one of my favorite parts of Lima), the potential for collapse is even higher: even without an earthquake, the ground is so unstable that parts of the sidewalk near the ocean are collapsing. I'm not a structural engineer, so I can't comment on this very authoritatively. But it seems to me that in some cases, high rises are being built on areas that shouldn't host such tall buildings. It's similar to the building crazes along the coastlines of Florida and Louisiana where hurricanes sweep by; people are just willing to risk the potential danger in order to have a great view of the ocean. OMG, Holly. Thanks for the Just Post. :)

Re the high rises: Yes, they are dangerous. A map of earthquake risks in Lima was printed in last Sunday’s El Comercio. Although Miraflores is at moderate risk for earthquake damage, the zone right along the water has an elevated risk. And if you go up to Barranco (one of my favorite parts of Lima), the potential for collapse is even higher: even without an earthquake, the ground is so unstable that parts of the sidewalk near the ocean are collapsing.

I’m not a structural engineer, so I can’t comment on this very authoritatively. But it seems to me that in some cases, high rises are being built on areas that shouldn’t host such tall buildings. It’s similar to the building crazes along the coastlines of Florida and Louisiana where hurricanes sweep by; people are just willing to risk the potential danger in order to have a great view of the ocean.

]]> Buy Mefenorex Without Prescription http://americaninlima.com/2010/02/28/how-prepare-for-earthquake/comment-page-1/#comment-2221 Barb Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:21:53 +0000 http://americaninlima.com/?p=2108#comment-2221 "Developing country" is just a euphemism for "third world country." Until Peru has drinkable water for all, a modern infrastructure and drastically lowered poverty rates (one half of Peru's population lives on US$2/day), I will use the two terms interchangeably. Usually I do use "developing country," btw. Yes, Oscar, there are some very good architects in Peru, and historically certain neighborhoods have enjoyed the benefits of seismically-fitted structures. From what I've read in the Peruvian media, however, those benefits do not extend to many Peruvians in Lima and other parts of the coast. Last Sunday's El Comercio featured a story on how Lima's buildings stand as far as being earthquake proof; according to the article, 1/2 of all buildings in Lima are "self constructed" (I'm thinking this is in the poorer neighborhoods and shantytowns) and another 1/4 are made of quichu and adobe (not reinforced). These are the buildings that quickly collapse. It's so easy when you live in Miraflores (as I do) and San Isidro to feel like you live in a modern, well equipped, safe city. (Apart from the traffic). I always have to remind myself how lucky I am, compared to the masses of people in other parts of Lima who don't have the advantages that we have here (running water, etc.). “Developing country” is just a euphemism for “third world country.” Until Peru has drinkable water for all, a modern infrastructure and drastically lowered poverty rates (one half of Peru’s population lives on US$2/day), I will use the two terms interchangeably. Usually I do use “developing country,” btw.

Yes, Oscar, there are some very good architects in Peru, and historically certain neighborhoods have enjoyed the benefits of seismically-fitted structures. From what I’ve read in the Peruvian media, however, those benefits do not extend to many Peruvians in Lima and other parts of the coast. Last Sunday’s El Comercio featured a story on how Lima’s buildings stand as far as being earthquake proof; according to the article, 1/2 of all buildings in Lima are “self constructed” (I’m thinking this is in the poorer neighborhoods and shantytowns) and another 1/4 are made of quichu and adobe (not reinforced). These are the buildings that quickly collapse.

It’s so easy when you live in Miraflores (as I do) and San Isidro to feel like you live in a modern, well equipped, safe city. (Apart from the traffic). I always have to remind myself how lucky I am, compared to the masses of people in other parts of Lima who don’t have the advantages that we have here (running water, etc.).

]]> Buy Mefenorex Without Prescription http://americaninlima.com/2010/02/28/how-prepare-for-earthquake/comment-page-1/#comment-2220 Cold Spaghetti :: Just Posts for a Just World: February 2010 Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:09:39 +0000 http://americaninlima.com/?p=2108#comment-2220 [...] Barbara of An American in Lima with How to Prepare for an Earthquake in a Third World Country [...] [...] Barbara of An American in Lima with How to Prepare for an Earthquake in a Third World Country [...]

]]> Buy Mefenorex Without Prescription http://americaninlima.com/2010/02/28/how-prepare-for-earthquake/comment-page-1/#comment-2216 Holly Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:13:44 +0000 http://americaninlima.com/?p=2108#comment-2216 When I think of earthquakes in Peru -- I think of those high-rises right along the edge of the coast in Miraflores (and that movie theatre inside Larcomar). Even if those buildings are "earthquake resistant" the ground beneath them is dry, crumbly sand and rocks... rolled down from the Andes a billion years before. When the world starts to shake, what will keep them held together? I worry about the whole coastline just collapsing and sliding down. When I think of earthquakes in Peru — I think of those high-rises right along the edge of the coast in Miraflores (and that movie theatre inside Larcomar). Even if those buildings are “earthquake resistant” the ground beneath them is dry, crumbly sand and rocks… rolled down from the Andes a billion years before. When the world starts to shake, what will keep them held together? I worry about the whole coastline just collapsing and sliding down.

]]> Buy Mefenorex Without Prescription http://americaninlima.com/2010/02/28/how-prepare-for-earthquake/comment-page-1/#comment-2214 Dr. Owenson Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:09:46 +0000 http://americaninlima.com/?p=2108#comment-2214 Third world countries?? Can you explain to me what countries made the first wold countries , and the second world countries??? I have a PH.D Does some idiot live in the fourth world country. Give me a break!!! You should call the third world countries - "Developing Countries" Third world countries??
Can you explain to me what countries made the first wold countries , and the second world countries??? I have a PH.D Does some idiot live in the fourth world country. Give me a break!!!
You should call the third world countries – “Developing Countries”

]]> Buy Mefenorex Without Prescription http://americaninlima.com/2010/02/28/how-prepare-for-earthquake/comment-page-1/#comment-2209 Oscar Sat, 06 Mar 2010 00:09:11 +0000 http://americaninlima.com/?p=2108#comment-2209 I'd say Peruvian houses and buildings are built to withstand some pretty big earthquaques, and most will probably hold up for a long time during a massive one. For one, no one in coastal or andean Peru can build a house that will not survive big earthquakes. That house would not last two years. In places like Seattle, on the other hand, where earthquakes are very rare, they have no significant seismic building standards. When a big one hits Seattle you will see how having more money does not mean the buildings are sturdier. The same happenned in Haiti. They do not usually have earthquakes, so they did not make seismic standards a priority. Maybe now you can pay attention to buildings across Peru. The house frames are steel reinforced concrete, whether they are in San Isidro or in Villa el Salvador. Only the much older buildings are not up to code, but they have generally been tested by countless earthquakes. In the 2007 Peru earthquake, only 450 people were killed. It was not one, but two 8 degree earthquakes, back to back, which lasted for a contiguous 3 minutes between the two. Most buildings survived fine. The old church that collapsed during mass in Pisco was one of the reasons why the death numbers were so high, though still lower than in Chile. My guess is that your photographer husband is not a structural engineer. Maybe you should consult someone who knows about buildings before belittling Peru's building practices. You are right, however, that no matter how well constructed a house is, you should get out of it as soon as you can during an earthquake in Peru, don't even stop to put your shoes on. Just leave to an open area. I’d say Peruvian houses and buildings are built to withstand some pretty big earthquaques, and most will probably hold up for a long time during a massive one. For one, no one in coastal or andean Peru can build a house that will not survive big earthquakes. That house would not last two years. In places like Seattle, on the other hand, where earthquakes are very rare, they have no significant seismic building standards. When a big one hits Seattle you will see how having more money does not mean the buildings are sturdier. The same happenned in Haiti. They do not usually have earthquakes, so they did not make seismic standards a priority. Maybe now you can pay attention to buildings across Peru. The house frames are steel reinforced concrete, whether they are in San Isidro or in Villa el Salvador. Only the much older buildings are not up to code, but they have generally been tested by countless earthquakes. In the 2007 Peru earthquake, only 450 people were killed. It was not one, but two 8 degree earthquakes, back to back, which lasted for a contiguous 3 minutes between the two. Most buildings survived fine. The old church that collapsed during mass in Pisco was one of the reasons why the death numbers were so high, though still lower than in Chile. My guess is that your photographer husband is not a structural engineer. Maybe you should consult someone who knows about buildings before belittling Peru’s building practices. You are right, however, that no matter how well constructed a house is, you should get out of it as soon as you can during an earthquake in Peru, don’t even stop to put your shoes on. Just leave to an open area.

]]> Buy Mefenorex Without Prescription http://americaninlima.com/2010/02/28/how-prepare-for-earthquake/comment-page-1/#comment-2208 Barb Fri, 05 Mar 2010 20:34:31 +0000 http://americaninlima.com/?p=2108#comment-2208 Yes, I have heard that you´re supposed to stand under a doorway in an earthquake. The thing is, El Fotografo does not have faith in the construction of the house to the point of placing our lives at the mercy of the doorway! I suppose it depends on knowing whether your house is really sturdy. LOL, Natalia. Yes, the high heels are more Carey Bradshaw than An American in Lima. I saw the photo online and liked it so I shamelessly borrowed it. Yes, I have heard that you´re supposed to stand under a doorway in an earthquake. The thing is, El Fotografo does not have faith in the construction of the house to the point of placing our lives at the mercy of the doorway! I suppose it depends on knowing whether your house is really sturdy.

LOL, Natalia. Yes, the high heels are more Carey Bradshaw than An American in Lima. I saw the photo online and liked it so I shamelessly borrowed it.

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