What to do during an earthquake: Simple steps to stay protected

Temblors frequently strike around the world. These suggestions will help you prepare for the next quake that might rattle ...
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Science explains what to do during an earthquake

An earthquake can begin without warning. One moment you are at home, the next a loud crash echoes through the room as dishes fall and objects shake violently. Furniture rattles, pets panic, and the ...
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‘Duck, cover and hold' best protection during quake

SALT LAKE CITY -- In this country, Utah's Homeland Security is again telling folks that the concept of "Duck, Cover, and Hold" is still the best immediate protection when the ground starts shaking.
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Earthquake survival secrets science wants you to know

An earthquake can start without any warning. One second everything feels normal, and the next a deep rumble shakes the ground ...
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How can we make buildings more resilient before – and after – earthquakes? We put one solution to the test

This week’s magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the Philippines came with scenes familiar to New Zealanders: collapsed buildings, shattered facades and streets strewn with rubble. Earthquakes of such force ...