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Is it safer at bottom or top of a building during an earthquake?
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∙ 12y ago
well it is better out of the house because if the earthqhake hits the house, it'll hit it at the bottom (and you will die) and the top will fall off (and you will die).
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∙ 12y ago
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Should laws say that buildings built near faults must be earthquake proof explain?
They all do have laws for making a building earthquake proof.
How can bedroms be made safer during an earthquake?
Make sure the bedroom is under the ground.Or, it's unsafe
Should laws say that building built near faults must be earthquake proof?
Because it is safer
Can people prevent an earthquake?
Earthquake can not be prevented but harm that it causes can be prevented.The most important and effective way is to make buildings that do not effected by earthquake because all harm it do is because of distractions of buildings.In Japan they have made buildings of this type because this is a very common thing there.
Which city is earthquake proof?
ok so Irvine California is a safer spot than most in California because it is a newer city.
How can you keep nuclear plants safer?
Not building them in earthquake zones would be one way.
Should laws say that buildings built near faults must be earthquake proof explain?
They all do have laws for making a building earthquake proof.
Why is it safer to live in a rural area during an earthquake?
There is less chance of buildings collapsing on you and your possessions
How can bedroms be made safer during an earthquake?
Make sure the bedroom is under the ground.Or, it's unsafe
Should laws say that building built near faults must be earthquake proof?
Because it is safer
How can bedrooms be made safer during an earthquake?
Take off everything on the walls and make sure beds are not near the windows
Why in earthquake we don't use stairs?
You are safer using the stairs to evacuate the building than trying to use the elevator. Because you might fall and get injured or maybe die.
Is it safer below or above the ground during an earthquake?
Above ground. If you are below ground then there is something above you and this may collapse on you. The safest place to be during an earthquake is on the ground out in the open where nothing can fall on you. Earthquakes do not kill many people directly, it is falling buildings that do that.
How can bed rooms be safer during earthquakes?
Well it depends where and how the bedroom is designed, but anyway it has more open space and a doorway to hang on to. But NEVER go under something or someone during a earthquake.
Should buildings built near fault lines be earthquake proof?
yes its safer
What can be done to make us safer in an earthquake?
Make sure to get under something like a bed,desk, I would would especially suggest somebody grab something glass or things that could hurt or break and throw them out during the earthquake because sharp things on the ground are not good.
Why are rural areas safer to have an earthquake in?
v You are away from large buildings. v You are away from power lines.
