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toc =Earthquake Hazards and Safety=

vocabulary

 * liquefaction:**when it turns solid ground into mud
 * aftershock:**a smaller earthquake that happens after a bigger earthquake
 * tsunamis:** when a earthquake happens underwater it forms a tsunamis
 * base-isolated buildings:**shock-absorbers under the building

How Earthquakes cause Damage

 * there are p waves and s waves
 * there is also an aftershock too
 * if the soil if not compacted then during an earthquake it will shake more

Local Soil Conditions

 * different kinds on soil conditions
 * loose soil shakes more than solid rock
 * buildings built on flat solid plains will shake less than sandy beaches

making buildings safer

 * you take off heavy things above the bed
 * you make the house more sturdy
 * you must make it very flexible
 * put cement under the house to make it more sturdy

Protecting Yourself During an Earthquake
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 * when an earthquake occurs you duck and cover until the earthquake is over
 * if there is not a table around then you should stand under a door way




 * If outside be in an open area and make sure there aren't any vehicles, power lines, and old buildings
 * when earthquakes occur food shortage may happen, and travel may be difficult