RLAF+2.3

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 * Vocab:** **Local Soil Conditions-** when soil is surrounding a house, it's not as stable as houses with rock around it
 * Liquefaction-** when earthquakes cause soil to turn into mud
 * Aftershock-** an earthquake that occurs after a larger earthquake in the same area
 * Tsunami-** earthquakes that are caused on the ocean floor create waves

How Earthquakes Cause Damage

 * can cause a lot of damage; most damage near the epicenter

**Local Soil Conditions**

 * more dangerous to live on soil then on solid ground

**Liquefaction**

 * occurs when earthquakes happen, turns soil into liquid mud

**Aftershock**

 * the shaking after an earthquake occurs

Construction Methods

 * better to build buildings more durable
 * base-isolated buildings help battle when earthquakes occur

Protecting Yourself

 * should drop and hold yourself
 * try hiding under a table or something sturdy that won't break
 * avoid going under tall buildings that look like they will fall[[image:barca4life.jpg]]

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