Staying safe if there is an earthquake. Indonesian Islands devastated by powerful temblor -- Quake and fire nearly destroy San Francisco -- Peru's worst natural disaster buries a town -- Chile hit by largest quake in recorded history -- Quake overpowers India on Independence Day -- Early morning temblor rocks Chile -- 9.0 earthquake recorded in Kamchatka. Russia -- Japan's largest earthquake causes nuclear meltdown -- Quake off Sumatra coast is deadliest in history -- The great Alaska earthquake shakes the North -- Italian earthquake survivors struggle to rebuild -- Staying safe if there is an earthquake.
Summary:
Disasters are fascinating, awe-inspiring, and scary, all at the same time. Lean the facts about many of the worst disasters in human history. Then get some tips on how to prepare for disasters and stay safe.
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