Welcome back to my survival guide, today I will be going through how to survive an
earthquake. Like usual I will be going through F.A.Q's (Frequently Asked Questions)
and ways on how to survive an Earthquake. Earthquakes are one of earths most
destructive disasters. Also earthquakes are hard to predict so they are that more deadly
when they strike.
You can stay alive by following the F.A.Q below according to any situation may be in.
- Where can Earthquakes occur?
Earthquakes happen mostly by where tectonics plate meet. Even though Earthquakes
happen mostly around there they can happen mostly anywhere.
- What should I do when I feel an Earthquake?*
*Depending where you are currently located, follow directions.
- Inside a house/building - First thing that should be done is make sure you grab onto a solid object or get on the floor, this is to insure your safety. Secondly, you will want to stay away from windows/falling objects as they can break and hurt or cut you. Also avoid standing under a doorway, this in no way will save you. Another thing that should is by using your hands you can cover and protect your head, to you do not want any trauma from falling objects. After everything has stopped moving you want to make sure you do not move for at least a min or so as an earthquakes aftershock can be very devastating. If nothing happens after a min or so, proceed to evacuate your house with caution and go to a safe place. Tip: Make plans with your family as to where to meet up after an earthquake. Finally you will just want to go inspect your house to make sure that nothing is wrong, such as gas leaks, fires or electrical damage.
- Outdoors – First thing you do when you feel an earthquake is to stay still. Make sure that no buildings are around as an earthquake can damage its structure and it might fall. Stay from things that can fall ex. Buildings, lamp post, power lines etc. Then you want to make sure that you find a safe place to stay while the earthquake will not to have much affect on you. High places such as a hill are good because it keeps you away from falling debris. Once you have found a safe place to be at, stay put and do not mot because earthquakes can be felt over 20 miles from where they originally started. Once everything has settled you want to wait a min or so to make sure everything is OK, after this you have successfully survived an earthquake.
- Where should I take shelter during an earthquake?
You will want to take shelter outside and stay away from that can collapse. Just stay
outdoors would be the best option here, no shelter is really needed.
4. What is a Richter scale?
A Richter scale measures how big or severe an earthquake will be. Here is a Richter scale that shows the different magnitudes.
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