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toc 2.3 Earthquakes Hazard and safety

Vocabulary:
Luquefaction- occurs when an earthquake violent shaking suddenly turns loose, soft soil into liquid mud.

Aftershock- is earthquakes that occurs after large earthquake in the same area.

Tsunamis- Big waves that occur when an earthquake strikes.

Base- isolated buildings- a building designed to reduce the amount of energy that reaches the buildings during an earthquake.

How Earthquakes cause damage

 * Local Soil Conditions
 * Liquefaction
 * Aftershocks
 * Tsunami

Making buildings safer

 * Choice of location
 * Contruction methods

Protecting yourself during an Earthquake

 * Crouch under a desk or table