DISCUSSION:

A. EXPERT TESTIMONY

B.HAZARD BEFORE AND AFTER
In the year 2022, Abra witnessed a catastrophic event that caused drastic changes in the community infrastructure as well as the mountain landscape caused by the earthquake. With its vast forest, Abra's primary source of livelihood is agriculture, with its major crops rice, corn, sweet potato, and tubers. The locals also cultivate sugarcane to produce a local wine “basi”. Apart from agriculture, the region is known for its commercial products, such as coffee, tobacco, and coconut. The vast grass and pasture lands are utilized for livestock production. The people of Abra are skilled in crafting iron tools like bolo, kitchen knives, and head axes. Furthermore, the tourist attractions significantly contribute to the local economy. The tourist attraction infrastructure reflected its rich history, promoting the cultural and ethnic backgrounds of different groups and tribes.

        After a catastrophic earthquake struck the Philippines' Abra province in 2022, causing widespread devastation throughout the region. The immediate and direct impacts of the seismic activity were the primary effects of the earthquake in Abra. The results included building and infrastructure collapse, loss of lives, injuries, and relocation of the affected people. According to CNN Philippines (2022, July 28), “The quake triggered landslides, with photos showing large boulders and rocks tumbling onto a road in the town of Bauko, south of the epicenter. Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. said in a news conference that 58 landslides had been reported, and more than 200 towns in 15 provinces were affected by the quake.” The destruction of essential infrastructure interrupted transportation and communication networks, making it impossible to perform effective rescue and relief operations.

        The earthquake's indirect consequences were far-reaching. Landslides were a big issue, especially given the region's steep topography, increasing property damage and hindering access. Power lines and water pipelines were destroyed by the earthquake, resulting in severe outages and water shortages. This worsened the affected population's challenges, preventing them from accessing basic essentials. According to Chang, S.E. (2016, October 26), “Outages in one system such as electric power or telecommunications often affect other systems. As a consequence, when infrastructure systems are damaged in disasters, the ensuing losses are often substantial and disproportionately large.” Additionally, many businesses were also affected by this disaster leading them to long-term economic hardships.

GIVE ME A DISCUSSION. 
GIVE ME  3 EXPERT TESTIMONY  on the origin or causes of the earthquake  CONNECTED TO THIS HAZARD BEFORE AND AFTER PROVIDED.
WITH CITATIONS AND REFERENCES. HERE ARE 2 LINKS YOU CAN USE.  

https://up.edu.ph/article-up-mobilizes-experts-to-address-abra-earthquake/

https://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-abra-earthquake-operation-ndeg-mdrph047-final-report