Earthquake Safety Tips - Illustrated [Infographics]
In some parts of the world, earthquakes occur practically everyday. Most of them are of an intensity so low that the average person is not aware of the tremors, though. Still, in those parts, people are more exposed to quakes that can be felt, and they somehow know how to deal with it. In other parts of the world, earthquakes are a novelty. That does not mean that an earthquake may not occur anytime, though. With all the natural disasters becoming more widespread and occurring more frequently than in the past, it is but a wise move to know at least the basic safety tips when an earthquake does happen. There are two main courses to take when you feel the earth moving and shaking literally. One is the “triangle of life” while the other is “drop and cover”. Basically, the triangle of life tells you to take cover next to pieces of furniture, in a fetal position. This is due to the fact that there usually is a void, or space, right next to that object when the roof or ceiling collapses. ...