Omar Martinez

 Week 5 Volcanoes  Ecuador is commonly known to have volcanoes in a total of 47 volcanoes both active and extinct. This might come off as scary or frightening for some people. For tourists, this is the complete opposite. many people visit this country every year to experience the scientific beauties that this place has to offer. Here are the most popular volcanoes that this country has:  Volcano  Chimborazo This volcano is the highest in Ecuador. Reaching 20,458 feet and a 3-4 hour drive into this landscape. Mountain climbers take this mountain as a challenge making it very difficult to climb not only because of the terrain but the time it takes to climb.  Volcano Cotopaxi  This is the 2nd highest volcano in Ecuador. reaching 19,347 feet. What makes this volcano different from Chimborazo is the snow cap which lies on top of the volcano. this is the most climbed volcano because it will only take about 30 minutes to climb.  Volcano warning system  ...

Week 3 we explore EarthQuakes In Ecuador and how they affect the country, physically in the community. We will also explore its seismicity. If you would like to know safety information about earthquakes please visit this website Stay Safe During an Earthquake | CDC https://www.cdc.gov › disasters › earthquakes › during Ecuador has One of the strongest earthquakes averaging more than 7.0 magnitude and destroying houses, landscapes, and more. All of this is within a 100-kilometer radius. the strongest earthquake ever recorded in this country was on April 16, 2016, in the region Near West Coast (Manabi, Esmeraldas). With a 7.8 Magnitude. How do Earthquakes happen? And why?  This Has to do with Tectonic Plates shifting and getting stuck causing them to touch and cause friction. This eventually can even create a tsunami and can destroy a significant amount of land in the area. How can we prepare for earthquakes? In today's world, we are surrounded by technology. Apps or even notificatio...