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2. Earthquake preparedness - Wikipedia

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   Earthquake modification techniques and modern building codes are designed to prevent total destruction of buildings for earthquakes of no greater than 8.5 on the Richter Scale. [4] Although the Richter Scale is referenced, the localized shaking intensity is one of the largest factors to be considered in building resiliency.

3. What you need to know about earthquake preparedness - AOL

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   Here are a few more tips. ... The most important step toward earthquake safety is building awareness of the risks that temblors pose, coupled with taking action before one happens, said Jensen. ...

4. What do you need to do after an earthquake? Tips from ... - AOL

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   After the shock of feeling an earthquake rattle your home fades a bit, what do you need to do to check for damage and make sure your family is safe?

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

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   Every year tens of millions of people take part in a massive earthquake drill called the Great ShakeOut, which teaches people what to do and how to respond in case of a ground-rattling temblor.

6. Triangle of Life - Wikipedia

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   The Triangle of Life does not address the common instance of furniture toppling over during an earthquake. Copp's idea is focused on situations when a building completely collapses, falling straight down, rather than the far more common situations, when side-to-side shaking causes falling objects (such as trees, chimneys, furniture, and objects on shelves) to land on top of people.

7. Earthquake-resistant structures - Wikipedia

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   Earthquake-resistant or aseismic structures are designed to protect buildings to some or greater extent from earthquakes. While no structure can be entirely impervious to earthquake damage, the goal of earthquake engineering is to erect structures that fare better during seismic activity than their

8. Which parts of Stanislaus County are most at risk for ... - AOL

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   Here are the earthquakes that happened in Stanislaus County in September 2023, which parts of the county are most at risk and what officials say to do if you feel one: Where are the faults in ...

9. Safety drill - Wikipedia

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   School Safety Preparedness Drill (SSPD) is an annual earthquake preparedness drill being organised in schools of North and North Eastern states of India commemorating 4 April 1905 Kangra earthquake. Two non-governmental organisations, GeoHazards Society (GHS) and GeoHazards International (GHI), have been working for earthquake safety in South ...