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=__California__= People who live in California are used to strong earthquakes what to do if one strikes (visitors to the country panic). The buildings in California are earthquake-proof so most of them are safe. They have springs at the bottom and when an earthquake occurs they only bounce from side to side. If the earthquake is too strong it is possible that it will collapse. In California the threats that earth movements can cause are structures that are unsafe to earthquakes or tsunamis. California is on the San Andreas fault so there are more than eighty earthquakes a day with about thirty of them over 2.5 on Righters scale. The last major Earthquake was in 1906 with a magnitude 8.4. In south California there are more earthquakes than in Northern California because it is closer to the edge of the tectonic plates. Scientists can't yet predict earthquakes but they are working on it.

Indoor

If you are in a building and a Earthquake happens you should "Drop, Cover and Hold on". If you are not near a strong table or desk you should drop to the floor against an Interior wall and cover your head and neck with your arms. Try to avoid windows hanging objects, mirrors and tall furniture. Don't ever run out of the building because it may break down on you. Don't use a elevator because the elevator can have a break down or the steel lines can break.

Outdoor
If you are outdoor and an earthquake happens you should move to a clear area if you can walk safely. If you are driving you should stop the car and pull it to the side. If you are on a beach move to a higher building in case a tsunami happens. If you are outdoor you are lucky. That's the best place to be when an earthquake accures because if you are in a building and there is a strong earthquake you probably will get crushed.

How can people help to prepare a Earthquake
People can help by buying anti seismic buildings so buildings won't crash and not as much people will die. Those buildings can hold up to 9.0 righters scale. That's amazing!!! How can a building hold that much. But that is true. They cost only 15% more then a normal building and it's worth it. If an earthquake occurs, it is best to be on an open field