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- DROP to the ground; take COVER by getting under a sturdy table or other piece of furniture; and HOLD ON until the shaking stops. If there isn't a table or desk near you, cover your face and head with your arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
- Stay away from glass, windows, outside doors and walls, and anything that could fall, such as lighting fixtures or furniture.
- Stay in bed if you are there when the earthquake strikes. Hold on and protect your head with a pillow, unless you are under a heavy light fixture that could fall. In that case, move to the nearest safe place.
- Use a doorway for shelter only if it is in close proximity to you and if you know it is a strongly supported, loadbearing doorway.
- Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave.
- Be aware that the electricity may go out or the sprinkler systems or fire alarms may turn on.
- DO NOT use the elevators
As soon as the earthquake is over and it's safe to move, turn off your gas at the source since earthquakes often break gas lines. And do not go near any downed power lines, even if they appear to be dead.
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Where is the safest place to hide during an earthquake in world?
The safest place to hide during a tornado is either a basement or a tub with a mattress over top of it. But for an earthquake it is safe to hide inside of your home is in a doorframe or under a desk that is against the wall. The best hiding spot is proably outside and away from trees or buildings. At least outside you won't get crushed by your own house or someone else's.
Is a bathroom a safe place to be during an earthquake?
I would rather go out of the house, to an open space like a park or in the country if possible.
What are the three best things you can do to protect yourself during an earthquake?
Go to the basement. Stay outside. Don't go back in the house.
What area would be the safest during an earthquake?
the safest place during an earthquake is probably in the highest place you can be
What is the maximum amount of slip on a fault during an earthquake?
what are the maxuim amount of slip on a fault during an earthquake
What is an earthquake safe house?
It's a house that can stand during an earthquake. STUPID adding to that remark, :) an earthquake safe house has special features, meaning it is less affected by an earthquake. things like coils between the structure and the base are common in affected countries
What is the name of the point inside the earth where a tectonic plate breaks during an earthquake?
"epicenter"
Where is 'inside a corner of a building' during an earthquake?
I would say like in the corner of any room in the building that doesn't have any windows inside of it.
When during the day is an earthquake at its strongest?
An earthquake is never deadlier in strengh but during the night when most people are asleep is the most deadly time as when buildings collapse the people inside get crushed or buried alive
What position should you stay in during an earthquake?
if earthquake occurs, you should stay in your house where the warmest area you can think of, back in India there was a earthquake and family's held hands together in the toilet where they sleep.
What is the safest area during a major earthquake?
The safest area during an earthquake if you are inside is under something sturdy (like a table) along an interior wall. The safest place outside is away from power lines and buildings.
How do you protect my family during an earthquake?
I would protect my family by telling them to go out instead of just sitting in the house and their house would colapse.
What is the point inside earth where movement from inside an earthquake first occurs?
The point inside the earth where movement from inside an earthquake first occurs is known as the focus or hypocenter.
Where is the safest place to hide during an earthquake in world?
The safest place to hide during a tornado is either a basement or a tub with a mattress over top of it. But for an earthquake it is safe to hide inside of your home is in a doorframe or under a desk that is against the wall. The best hiding spot is proably outside and away from trees or buildings. At least outside you won't get crushed by your own house or someone else's.
Can an inground pool crack during an earthquake?
Yes, an in ground pool can crack during an earthquake if it is close enough to the earthquake.
What precautions are to be taken if an earthquake occurs?
If you are inside during an earthquake, you should take cover under something sturdy to protect yourself from falling objects. After it is over, check for broken gas or electric lines.
Would you expect more sweating inside the house during summer or during the winter?
it would be during the summer because its hotter then winter and being in side would add to the heat. Whether you'd sweat more inside or outside a house depends less on the time of year than the temperature inside the house and the kind of activity you're involved in.
