what are some survival tips on earthquakes?
100056
1) Don't be there\n2) If you are there, pray.\n3) If you don't believe in god, panic.\n4) Place head between legs. Kiss arse goodbye.
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1. If you are indoors, duck or drop down to the floor. Take cover under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture. Hold on to it and be prepared to move with it. Hold the position until the ground stops shaking and it is safe to move. Stay clear of windows, fireplaces, woodstoves, and heavy furniture or appliances that may fall over. Stay inside to avoid being injured by falling glass or building parts. If you are in a crowded area, take cover where you are. Stay calm and encourage others to do likewise.\n\n2. If you are outside, get into the open, away from buildings and power lines.\n\n3. If you are driving, stop if it is safe, but stay inside your car. Stay away from bridges, overpasses and tunnels. Move your car as far out of the normal traffic pattern as possible. If possible, avoid stopping under trees, light posts, power lines, or signs.\n\n4. If you are in a mountainous area, or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling rock and other debris that could be loosened by the earthquake. \n\n5. If you are at the beach, move quickly to higher ground or several hundred yards inland.\n\nHope that helps.
452011
You mean earthquakes?  Spelling it right is probably a good starting point.
816499
You won't be warned.  The earth will just start moving.  The danger isn't the earthquake.  The dangers are the things that fall on you, the fires that burn after (assuming gas lines or electricity or some source of fire and fuel).
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There was a PBS program 'Nature', just aired a couple of weeks ago, about whether animals can predict nature disasters like earthquakes and tsunamis. Whether animals can predict earthquakes is not conclusive. But there's a scientist in Berkeley (forgot his name) claimed he had predicted earthquakes accurately in the last few decades. What he used was simply newspaper ads on missing pets. He said normally you'd see about 10-15 missing pets ads, but before earthquakes, the missing pets ads would increase. His theory is contraversial, but it's worth a try. You may want to test that theory. \n\nThe program also mentioned about the terrible tsunami in Asia over a year ago. It mentioned none of the animals got harmed since they 'knew' the waves were coming and escaped from the disaster. \n\nOne theory is that animals can hear low frequency sound from beneath the earth, like grinding sound of moving rocks. \n\nAnyway, you'll find some interesting programs on PBS stations.
926220
Use a floating point, or gimbaled hydralic plates to adjust as needed. this is also a known Earthquake Resistant design.
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i was 9 yrs old when i experienced my first major earthquake. i thought that the earth would swallow me alive. worst disaster? it's gotta be an earthquake
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In a nutshell, their is no way to predict earthquakes because there are little to no warnings signs. For example in California, This is a transform fault where two plates are sliding past each other... Eventually the stress builds up so much that it moves a lot at one time.. This is what causes Earth Quakes there, and when they happen they are devastating... We just cant tell when the stress is so much that an earthquake is going to happen.. It is not possible and probably will never be.
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Japan experiences an average of 3000 tremors a year. That's 10% of all the earth's measurable quakes, making them the most earthquake prone.  The pacific rim experiences 80% of the world's major earthquakes.  That includes the western coast of South, Central and contental North Americas the southern part of Alaska, across to Japan, then down to the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and New Zealand.\n\nIn 2005 there were 8 earthquakes 7.0 to 7.9, and one 8.7.  See link for other years.\n\nGood question!
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There is a point at which no structure can withstand an earthquake, but the main ways currently used are:\nA. The building has the ability to flex to some degree.\nB. They are constructed on large rollers or ball bearings.\nC. They are constructed on large hydraulic pistons or springs.\n\nThe Japanese lead in this technology.
1089394
earthquakes occur when the tectonic plates that cover the earth noticably shift. These movements can also form volcanoes and trenches
203356
I've felt 4 earthquakes in my lifetime but all were less than intensity 4.  Three of those occasions, I was living in a high-rise and I really thought that I just felt dizzy or had vertigo.  It's really not too big a deal here in the Philippines because we get all kinds of natural phenomenon all the time, earthquakes included.  The other one though was pretty strong and strangely enough, my first thought was to put on nice undies because i didn't want the rescuers to find me through the rubble with granny panties. Ha ha ha.  Good thing it didn't get stronger. (the earthquake, I mean)
450309
you mean like silicone?\nor earthquakes?
349011
Los Angeles and San Francisco would be the big ones but there are a lot of smaller ones in the same danger area. Basically anything that is on or near the San Andreas Fault. Check the map at the link--- actually explore the rest of the site, too--- good info there!
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Here is a list: \n\nhttp://atlas.nrcan.gc.ca/site/english/maps/environment/naturalhazards/majorearthquakes/earthquakes_stats_new.html
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1.  Don't be the tallest object or stand near one that is.\n2.  Stay out and away from water\n3.  Stay away and do not touch any metal objects.\n4.  If you see lighting, but do not hear thunder you can still be struck.  Lightning can travel 15 miles in clear skies.\n5.  Indoors, stay away from windows and away from water pipes.\n6. Do not use the telephone in an electrical storm.
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this site is the best\nhttp://earthquake.usgs.gov/learning/