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What Is the Safest Place During an Earthquake?

What Is the Safest Place During an Earthquake?

We’ve peered into the terror of the most dangerous places to be during a major earthquake, but for most of us who live in earthquake country, the opposite question is much more relevant.

“Where is the safest place to be during a major earthquake?”

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Author Peter ButlerPosted on November 6, 2019December 29, 2020Categories Earthquake Preparedness

Earthquake Preparedness for Renters

Earthquake Preparedness for Renters

As a renter, little things can make a big difference when preparing for the next earthquake. Even if you don’t own your home, you can still take proactive measures to earthquake-proof your residence. Here are five steps toward earthquake preparedness for renters.

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Author Peter ButlerPosted on February 6, 2019December 29, 2020Categories Earthquake Preparedness

Earthquake-Proof Your Home

Earthquake-Proof Your Home

Living in earthquake country brings a special sense of uncertainty to life. It’s time for all of us living in earthquake country to get “earthquake-proof” by securing our homes. Take a few simple steps, and you’ll sleep safer at night.

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Author Peter ButlerPosted on January 10, 2019December 29, 2020Categories Earthquake Preparedness

What Does an Earthquake Feel Like?

What Does an Earthquake Feel Like?

What does it feel like to experience an earthquake? Does the ground start rolling like an ocean wave or shake back and forth? What will the Big One feel like? Learn what factors affect earthquake strength and how you can vicariously experience one.

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Author Peter ButlerPosted on January 7, 2019December 29, 2020Categories Earthquake Science

Earthquake Weather: Can Meteorology Predict Earthquakes?

Earthquake Weather: Can Meteorology Predict Earthquakes?

The concept of “earthquake weather” dates back to ancient Greece, and the tantalizing idea that we can predict earthquakes based on meteorology persists. Has modern science proven a link between temperature, humidity, and the likelihood of seismic activity?

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Author Peter ButlerPosted on December 6, 2018December 29, 2020Categories Earthquake Science

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