Recent Earthquake In Japan
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Seattle Earthquake Expected
Seattle is expecting a massive and huge earthquake soon one, which has the potential of nearly killing everyone. One, which could trigger a huge volcanic eruption, there are numerous faults in and around Seattle. Seismologists and volcanologists both agree that Seattle is over do for a large Earthquake of significant magnitude, even surpassing the 7.6 Earthquake in Pakistan recently, which killed over 30,000 people. Seattle and the surrounding me Read More...
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Keeping Your Home Safe After An Earthquake
Earthquakes sometimes a can be devastating to your home. A lot of time more damaged is done after an earthquake than when it is happening. There are many things you can do after an earthquake to protect your home. One thing you can do after an earthquake to protect your home is to make sure there is no gas leak. The best thing you can do is turn off the gas line if you can after an earthquake. If there is a gas leak and you can’t turn it off it i Read More...
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Earthquake Resistant Structures
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From a simplistic standpoint, an earthquake places a sideways load on a building. So in addition to making a building, bridge or any other structure, capable of holding up forces of gravity caused by the weight of the structure and its contents, an earthquake resistant structure can withstand a considerable sideways force, this is done by tying the walls, floor, roof and foundations into a rigid box.
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