r/interesting • u/HomeNowWTF • 22d ago

NATURE Experiencing an earthquake in an airport

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u/IamUnbelievable 22d ago edited 22d ago

If these guys had studied basics of earthquake or just watched Doremon show, they would have known that one should hide under table during earthquake.

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u/sayko666 22d ago

Sorry but not always true. It only protects you from falling objects, from being thrown to the floor and if a ceiling or roof partially falls. This strategy assumes the building you are in "will sustain". If the building collapses you are pretty much dead under the table.

People who survived from major earthquakes under collapsed building are found always near big sturdy objects. lying near a big bed on the ground, near washing machine or some strong pillar. It really depends if you are in a first world or third world country.

Source: I am Turkish, lots of major earthquakes happen here and lots of people die because of buildings not built up to code.

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u/swallowflyer47143 21d ago

Is it not correct to assume that if you are in a more earthquake prone area that the buildings are more likely built to sustain earthques thus protecting your squishy brain matter from falling debris particularly in a commercial/industrial setting that likely has high ceilings with fixtures is more important than getting near a load bearing structure to protect your entire body from a collapsing roof....

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u/auchinleck917 21d ago

In countries with robust seismic standards, you should move away from unsecured objects or take cover under a desk to protect yourself. If, however, you are in a country where buildings collapse at the slightest nudge, there is likely nothing you can do.