When an earthquake strikes, there are two methods that you can perform:

1.The "Drop,Cover, and Hold" Method
-In this method when you feel an earthquake, you drop where you are, get under the nearest sturdy cover, and hold on until the shaking stops.
-What most of us probably been taught in all the earthquake drills for school.
-This is what most reputable organizations encourage

2.The "Triangle of Life" Method***
-In this theory, objects would fall on top of cover, crushing it and all beneath it it, however a triangular space will be right next to the collapsed object, where you should be
-Result of viral e-mail
***-HIGHLY controversial, most if not all safety organizations strongly encourage you NOT to to do this, because it is based on faulty assumptions.

3.Run Outside
-Probably shouldn't do this because you won't be able to keep your balance while running and will get hit from flying debris.


Personally, I would probably make a mad dash outside but if I had to chose one, I would pick the first one because after a bit of research on the "Triangle of Life" method, it seems like a bad idea and can get you killed. For example, in developed nations, it is very rare that a building would

would actually collapse and most damage that people sustain is from small flying debris, like glass.

What do you guys think? (Assuming it is a moderately powerful earthquake that can cause damage, not a small shake.)

I believe in the "Scream, Panic, and Run" method.

Good thing we don't get any strong earthquakes in Ohio!

I prefer to get into a doorway or get out.

This is what I would do, isn't that the strongest place in the house?

My personal habit is "quickly turn off and unplug the computer and then consider my own life"


You have to be careful with doors to make sure they don't bang you in the head/gut/back. It's a common problem with strong earthquakes and I've known people to suffer mild concussions because of it.

I did a quick google search and checked if the doorway was the safest spot, ended up on the State of California website and it said this under earthquake myths:

It'd probably be best to be under something quite sturdy. One may get buried, but there is still the chance of escape if what's above you is strong enough.

Then again, I live in IL. There hardly any earthquakes, and even if we get them, they tend to be extremely minor. Like almost non-existent minor.

If I were home in California I'd 'Drop, Cover and Hold.'
But I'm in Pennsylvania, I take it like a 17 year old dude and not do anything. :B and we never get any earthquakes.
I saw everyone on FB freaking out last summer. :facepalm:

Having just experienced my first quake in August, I guess I went for the: "Stand there wondering what the [censored] is going on" method.

Voted for run outside, just because that's what I would personally do.

I aint beein' in no house during a 'quake foo'!

I live in Nebraska, so I have zero earthquake experience.

Never been in an earthquake and don't recall ever getting any "official" instruction on it...I guess I'd just go to the nearest room with nothing that can fall over. Right around the corner is a small room with nothing but some sinks and a towel rack, I suppose that'd do. I might also try and grab some nearby towels or blankets if possible to wait it out underneath them, just for a little extra padding in case of shrapnel.

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