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QuestionWill steel buildings survive?Community AnswerActually, contemporary steel building are designed to withstand earthquakes as they are built more flexible, so they move in an earthquake. While a moving building sounds bad, it's actually a good thing because a rigid building like a concrete building is actually more susceptible to breaking than one that moves. Think about a spaghetti noodle. If you hold a dry one stretched out between two hands and someone pushes on it, it's going to break because it's rigid and brittle. If you stretch out a cooked noodle and someone pushes on it, it might still break, but it's going to withstand more pushing because it's more flexible.
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QuestionIs a basement or closet a safer place to hide in?Community AnswerNo. A basement and closet are not safe. Both can cave in during an earthquake. Get under a sturdy table or chair, if you can, and stay there until the shaking stops.
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QuestionIf you don't have a table or desk to hide under, will a doorway have to do?Community AnswerGet to an interior wall away from windows, and get on your hands and knees. Cover your head and neck with both arms.
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QuestionHow can Hollywood show people running during an earthquake that is strong enough to bring down steel buildings?Community AnswerHollywood is not a fan of checking science. Many movies set unrealistic expectations of walking ability during natural disasters, but it's all for the entertainment aspect. What's the fun in seeing people sit in a corner for a few minutes? Enjoy the film for its fantasy but don't use it as your everyday guide to safety.
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QuestionAre stairs in a 2 story house likely to collapse in an earthquake?Community AnswerWhether stairs collapse is determined by the materials they are made out of. However, it's a good idea to not try to use stairs during an earthquake.
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QuestionIs it safe to hide under a wooden or steel bed?Community AnswerYes, it is safe to hide under a bed. Wood and steel are relatively strong materials, but the possibility of them breaking, no matter how small, is not nil. Therefore, try to have a backup plan even if you find a safe place.
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