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  2. 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. ...

  3. 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.

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

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  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 engineering - Wikipedia

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    Earthquake or seismic performance defines a structure's ability to sustain its main functions, such as its safety and serviceability, at and after a particular earthquake exposure. A structure is normally considered safe if it does not endanger the lives and well-being of those in or around it by partially or completely collapsing.