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If an earthquake strikes while you are indoors what should you do?
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If an earthquake strikes while you are indoors, you should stay away from all windows and get underneath a sturdy table or desk.
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You need to right away find a secure place away from ALL WINDOWS and get under it, such as a heavy table or desk! AND REMEMBER STAY AWAY FROM ALL WINDOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!♣
-bingo22 or from hello7hello7hello7 on bottom
The best way to protect yourself is to drop, cover, and hold.
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If a earthquake strikes while you are indoors what should you do?
The safest way to protect you when an earthquake strikes is to crouch beneath a sturdy table or desk and hold onto it. If no desk or table is available, crouch against an inner wall, away from the outside of a building. Then, cover your head and neck with your arms. Stay away from windows, mirrors, wall hangings, and furniture that might fall over.
What the difference an earthquake and epicenter?
earthquake is the shaking of the earth while epicenter is the point beneath the surface of the earth where the earthquake begins
How does an intensity 5 earthquake differ from an intensity 7 earthquake?
An intensity 5 earthquake is felt by a few number of people outdoors while an intensity 7 earthquake is felt generally by people outdoors
Which was the more catastrophic earthquake the Kobe or the northridge?
The 1995 Kobe, Japan earthquake killed around 6000 people, while the Northridge, California earthquake only resulted in around 60 fatalities.
What is the safest thing to do if an earthquake begins while you are inside a building?
die
If a earthquake strikes while you are indoors what should you do?
The safest way to protect you when an earthquake strikes is to crouch beneath a sturdy table or desk and hold onto it. If no desk or table is available, crouch against an inner wall, away from the outside of a building. Then, cover your head and neck with your arms. Stay away from windows, mirrors, wall hangings, and furniture that might fall over.
What can you do to make your area earthquake safe?
You should contact the local authorities, and ask them for help. While you're waiting, you can make sure there isn't anything that can crash down on you when an earthquake strikes. Also be sure to cloase all windows, and hide in the cellar or basement, but NOT near any glass.
What should you do in an earthquake while im outside?
i think in a shelter
Why should hats be removed while eating?
Traditionally, hats should not be worn indoors. It has been perceived as something to do with respect..
What should you do if you are in an earthquake while in a car?
you should get out of the car and jump off a cliff in to the water and drown yourself
What part of speech is while in the sentence They didn't come indoors for a long while?
While is a noun in that sentence.
Compare the Hanshin earthquake and the Chinese earthquake?
The Hanshin earthquake occurred in Japan while the Chinese earthquake obviously occurred in China.
Where can one ski indoors while shopping?
In the mall of the Emirates.
What the difference an earthquake and epicenter?
earthquake is the shaking of the earth while epicenter is the point beneath the surface of the earth where the earthquake begins
Compare and contrast aftershocks and foreshocks?
An aftershock is a small earthquake that follows the main earthquake, while a foreshock is a small earthquake that often precedes, leads to, a major earthquake.
Where can one ski indoors while shopping in uae?
mall of the emirates dubai
When to salute an officer?
When you rank below that Captain, and you either pass them while outdoors, or while indoors and under arms.
