EARTH SCIENCE
EARTHQUAKES
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You
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a Brick
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You and the brick
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Houses built of unreinforced masonry – bricks, hollow clay tiles, stone, concrete blocks, or adobe – are very likely to be damaged during earthquakes. The mortar holding the masonry together is generally not strong enough to resist earthquake forces.
Detailed explanation-2: -Masonry buildings are brittle structures and one of the most vulnerable of the entire building stock under strong earthquake shaking. The large number of human fatalities in such constructions during the past earthquakes in India corroborates this.
Detailed explanation-3: -DROP down onto your hands and knees before the earthquake knocks you down. COVER your head and neck (and your entire body if possible) underneath a sturdy table or desk. HOLD ON to your shelter (or to your head and neck) until the shaking stops.
Detailed explanation-4: -Stay calm! If you’re indoors, stand against a wall near the center of the building, stand in a doorway, or crawl under heavy furniture (a desk or table). Stay away from tall and heavy objects that may fall on you. If you are in bed, do not get up. More items