GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave.

Detailed explanation-2: -Many buildings are not designed to be earthquake-safe. If you go outside during an earthquake, you could get severely injured, or even buried, by falling debris (an air-conditioner, a balcony, a wall). So if you’re indoors, stay there.

Detailed explanation-3: -Knowing the right immediate action to take can prevent injury and save lives. In an earthquake, Drop, Cover, Hold. It stops you being knocked over, makes you a smaller target for falling and flying objects, and protects your head, neck and vital organs.

Detailed explanation-4: -Stay inside. Drop under heavy furniture such as a table, desk, bed or any solid furniture. Cover your head and torso to prevent being hit by falling objects. Hold onto the object that you are under so that you remain covered. More items

Detailed explanation-5: -Stay outside. Go to an open area away from buildings. The most dangerous place is near exterior walls. If you are in a crowded public place, take cover where you won’t be trampled.