Many earthquakes happen in areas where plates collide or slide past each other. It is very dangerous because they can make buildings fall down and set off landslides, if it the earthquake occurs at the bottom of the sea it can create a tsunamis. It is also one of the most dangerous natural disasters when it comes to casualty and infrastructure damage.
Preperation
Before an earthquake occurs, secure items that could fall and cause injuries.Look around places where you spend time. Identify safe places such as under a sturdy piece of furniture or against an interior wall in your home, office or school so that when the shaking starts, you Drop to the ground, cover your head and neck with your arms, and if a safer place is nearby, crawl to it and hold On.
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