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For the most part, by that point it's too late to "do" anything. There are lots of preparations you can make before an earthquake, but once it starts it doesn't usually last long enough for you to do anything.
Earthquakes can be thought of as more or less the exact opposite of tornadoes: in an earthquake, you should get outside if you can or at least in a doorway, whereas in a tornado outside is pretty much the last place you should be.
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What are the preparation sued be done before an earthquake?
Check ALL of your wall figures so they wont fall on you or anything. During the earthquake get under a table or a door-frame.
What should be done when earthquake arises?
hide under something like a table (because it is hard)
What do you call the little earthquakes that come before a big earthquake?
Foreshock is what you call one of the little earthquakes that come before the big earthquake or main shock. The main shock may be followed by a little earthquake that's called the aftershock.
When did the largest earthquake come?
The largest earthquake on record was a magnitude 9.5 on May 22, 1960. of the coast of Chile. The City of Valdivia was worst hit. The earthquake also generated a tsunami that struck portions of Hawaii, Japan, and Australia.
Can an earthquake be felt on an elevator?
Yes, an earthquake can be felt on an elevator. Elevators are designed to withstand minor movements during an earthquake, but occupants may feel the shaking and sway of the elevator as the building moves. It is recommended to stay inside the elevator during an earthquake and wait for it to come to a stop.
Describe the damage on earthquake does?
you are done!
Why does something need to be done in Haiti?
There was an earthquake...
What does earthquake intensity measures?
Damage done
Where is the most damage done when an earthquake occurs?
The surface that is right above the epicenter of the earthquake,or the place that is right above where the earthquake starts.
Where did the last earthquake come?
Florida
What is the danger of living within an earthquake area?
umm an earthquake could come and kill you
How they figure out how much damage was done by an earthquake?
Mercalli Scale
Where did the greatest damage was done by an earthquake?
i think it Haiti or christchurch
About chinse earthquke?
where does the earthquake come fro
Where did the aid come from for the haiti earthquake?
dont no
What could have been done to reduce high numbers of deaths in Kobe earthquake?
more houses which were built to resist the earthquake
What can be done to increase earthquake safety and to decrease earthquake damage?
The simplest thing is to cross brace ALL the corners of a building.
