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Nowadays, with the development of technology, we have seen a considerable amount of scientific research and presentation of information about earthquakes. Especially when it comes to the prevention and reduction of urban natural disasters in the world and around the world, strategies are being developed and implemented. In this context, it is worth considering that the Sagaing Fault, which can be called a seismic belt in Myanmar, runs parallel to the main topography of the country and passes through major cities along the seismic valley of the Ayeyarwady River.
An earthquake is a sudden release of energy within the Earth's crust that can send out seismic waves. If you were reading U Hla Myint's book "Earthquake," would you accept that an earthquake was happening? Based on current estimates based on seismometers, it is estimated that there are about 500,000 earthquakes each year, of which about 100,000 can be felt. Earthquakes can happen anywhere. However, the Pacific Ocean, including California in the United States, is a good place for earthquakes. (If you are planning a vacation to a place like California or Tokyo in Japan, think again.) Large earthquakes are rare, and the smaller the magnitude, the more frequent the earthquakes.
Recent geological studies have shown that global warming is a driving force behind earthquake activity. Melting glaciers and rising sea levels are disrupting the current ecological balance, leading to a more frequent and more intense earthquake.
U Hla Myint's book on earthquakes is a somewhat different take on the usual geological and linguistic books he writes, and is written in a simple and elegant way to help readers understand the various facts about earthquakes without being too specific.
Dr. Min Aung Seoul National University
