Protection against Earthquakes

Last updated at April 16, 2024 by

Let us check different precautions we should take when an earthquake occurs.

It depends upon whether we are indoor or outdoor



If we are indoor (inside house or building)

  • Hide under a table
  • If in bed, protect your head with a pillow
  • Stay away from tall,heavy objects which may fall on you

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If we are Outdoor

  • If we are in car/bus,do not come out
  • If we are out in open,find a spot which is away from building or tree and sit there until tremor stops.

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Questions

NCERT Question 11 - Suppose you are outside your home and an earthquake strikes. What precaution would you take to protect yourself?

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