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  2. 5 Ways Homeowners Can Protect From Earthquakes - AOL

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    The devastation in Haiti and California's recent earthquake are reminders that preparedness is vital for all homeowners in earthquake zones. From the proper insurance to securing your home, we ...

  3. Earthquake preparedness - Wikipedia

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    Preparations for earthquakes can consist of survival measures, preparation that will improve survival in the event of an earthquake, or mitigating measures, that seek to minimise the effect of an earthquake. Common survival measures include storing food and water for an emergency, and educating individuals what to do during an earthquake. [1]

  4. Earthquakes happen all the time, you just can't feel them. A ...

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    A major earthquake measuring 7.4 hit Taiwan early Wednesday, killing 9 and injuring at least 1,000. A 7.4 earthquake is exponentially more destructive than the 4.8 quake that struck central New ...

  5. Seismic code - Wikipedia

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    Seismic codes or earthquake codes are building codes designed to protect property and life in buildings in case of earthquakes. The need for such codes is reflected in the saying, "Earthquakes don't kill people—buildings do." Or in expanded version, "Earthquakes do not injure or kill people. Poorly built manmade structures injure and kill ...

  6. Expert debunks myths about what to do during an earthquake - AOL

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    An enduring earthquake image of California is a collapsed adobe home with the door frame as the only standing part. From this came our belief that a doorway is the safest place to be during an ...

  7. Earthquake-resistant structures - Wikipedia

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    According to building codes, earthquake-resistant structures are intended to withstand the largest earthquake of a certain probability that is likely to occur at their location. This means the loss of life should be minimized by preventing collapse of the buildings for rare earthquakes while the loss of the functionality should be limited for ...

  8. Is earthquake damage covered by homeowners insurance in New ...

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    After a 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck Friday in Hunterdon County, insurance brokers reported a spike in inquiries about whether homes are covered for earthquake damage.

  9. Metallic roller bearing - Wikipedia

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    In earthquake engineering, a metallic roller bearing is a base isolation device which is intended for protection of various building and non-building structures against potentially damaging lateral impacts of strong earthquakes. This bearing support may be adapted, with certain precautions, as a seismic isolator to skyscrapers and buildings on ...

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