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The podcast discusses the tectonic plate movement in the Philippines, including earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The Philippines has over 7,600 islands, with many inhabited by a large population, leading to overpopulation issues. The tectonic movements have created island clusters and deep trenches, making it a fascinating area for geologists. The Philippines also has a dominant Christian population and is known for its cuisine and involvement in the British War. The country experiences frequent earthquakes and tsunamis, with significant damage and casualties. There are strategies for protection during natural disasters, such as evacuating during volcanic eruptions and seeking high ground during tsunamis. Good morning. In this podcast, we will discuss the Earth's tectonic plate movement. In this week's episode, we will discuss the tectonic plate movement of the Philippines. Yeah, similar topics will include the earthquakes that have and will take place due to data that has been gathered. To start off, the location of the Philippine-Irish District coordinates the length of 26°N and 130°E in Southeast Asia and the Western Pacific Ocean. The closest country to the Philippine Islands is Taiwan and is about 100 miles at its closest point. This means the Philippine Islands often have to work together with one another to survive. If one area of the Philippine Islands gets an earthquake, everyone, even if not hurt physically, would feel it. Did you know the Philippines has more than 7,600 islands? 5,000 more that are unexplored? Wow, I thought it was a few islands, but over 7,600 is crazy. But keep in mind, the majority of these islands are inhabited by many people. This leads to overpopulation issues inside of the few islands that are inhabited. We haven't explored the majority of these islands. These uninhabited islands would work well for many citizens of the other islands in Florida. There are so many exciting geological features within the Mariana region. The area is like an amusement park for geologists. The Mariana region is an area unlike any other. It often goes through experiences that make it both uninhabitable and tough to go through. All of this makes the region a very interesting picture for geologists. The Philippines has around 175 languages spoken. The majority of these languages can vary from island to island and have different dialects. They also have deadly earthquakes, volcano eruptions, and tsunamis. These earthquakes, like said before, can cripple these islands for numerous years. This can lead to widespread poverty on some of these islands. I know. Poverty can be really bad, but if we were to use the other islands, it would make it a lot easier. Also, the Philippines' sea plate makes up the seafloor. The increased tectonic movements have led to the creation of islanders. These islands just wouldn't exist without the very interesting plate. Island clusters are clusters of active volcanoes lying under the seas or oceans. This means that millions of years ago, these islands were either volcanoes underwater or just didn't exist at all. They have slight protruding edges on the water's surface. On the surface, they don't look too big, but underwater, they are massive volcanoes. The Philippine Sea is the home of the deepest trenches in the world, including the deepest location on Earth, the Mariana Trench. This means that the trench can be viewed by tens of thousands of geologists early. Also near the Philippines are the Izu, Bonin, Nantai, and Ruku Trench and the Philippine Trenches. Multiple trenches can be found throughout the Philippines, making it truly a spectacle to research and understand. The Philippines is the only Asian nation that is dominantly Christian. The largest and most amazing pearl was found in the Philippines. It weighed 75 pounds and was valued at $100 million. Geez, I didn't even know an oyster and a pearl could grow that large. Then again, I wonder what they used it for. The Philippines takes its name from Philip II, who was king of Spain during the Spanish colonization of the islands in the 16th century. This means that some of the cultures of the Philippines are taken from Spain, maybe leading to their vast Christian population. Other facts about the Philippines is their involvement in the British War, helping East Vietnam overcome the earthquake disaster. Their cuisine is a fusion of between rice and more rice. Common ingredients include rice, fish, pork, and tropical fruits. That sounds so good right now. The Philippine population is equivalent to 1.46 percent of the total world population. Population density is 394 per kilometer squared, about a thousand people per mile squared. 47.1 percent of the Philippines is urban. A total of 21 tidal waves classified as a tsunami since 1749 have killed 4,868 people in the Philippines. Compared to other countries, tsunamis therefore occur more often than average, but still moderate. The strongest tidal wave ever registered in the Philippines so far has reached a height of 9 meters. On August 6, 1976, this tsunami killed a total of 4,381 people. In the Philippines, there are earthquakes, and there are very strong earthquakes with far-reaching consequences. Earthquakes with a magnitude over 8.0 destroy numerous houses within a radius of several hundred kilometers and can cause great damage and devastation. Due to the special-to-current situation of the country, there are more earthquakes than average. Since 1950, more than 4,800 people have died from the direct consequences of earthquakes. Twenty-four earthquakes also caused a subsequent tsunami, which claimed further lives and caused additional damage. With 10 volcanoes in the Philippines, there have been a total of 44 significant eruptions over the past 400 years. This has caused over 7,400 dead people have been killed. The worst volcanic eruption in terms of deaths, destroyed houses, and financial damages happened on January 30, 1911 with the eruption of Taos. Here, 1,335 people died. As a result, on average, the Philippines experiences at least one earthquake with a magnitude greater than or equal to 6.8 every year, the same rate as the main Japanese island of Honshu, which covers a similar area. These are among the half of the most seismically active places on Earth. Additionally, a volcano island called Tao Volcano has erupted more than 34 times since 1572, most recently in 2020, and may erupt again in the next few decades. Although these natural disasters can inflict destruction and death on humans and infrastructure, there are many ways to safely get humans to shelter. Some of these protection strategies include if the volcano is erupting, then evacuate the area as quickly as possible. Evacuation is not an option. Stay inside. Stay away from the lava and the ash. Try wearing long clothes and sleeves to completely cover your body from the hot nature's air. Inside your house, close all the windows and stay tuned to the news for information. In the event of an earthquake, take cover on your furniture or a solid surface. To protect yourself further, put your hands over your head and seek shelter from your Be alert for other natural disasters that may occur as a result of an earthquake. In the event of a tsunami, try to get to high ground immediately. Stay as far away from the coast, especially if the tide is receding. Sometimes, a tsunami can be seen before it happens. If the tide recedes dramatically, get away from the water and leave that area immediately. That sounds so scary. It is, but if you know what to do during the event of a disaster and have a plan, you will have a better chance of survival than someone gone and dying. Knowing that makes me feel so much better. Thank you for listening. Have a good and safe day.