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Standard VIII
Geography
Disaster Management
If earthquake...
Question
If earthquake occurs in your area what will you do? [4 marks]
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When an earthquake occurs in one’s area one should:
Switch off all the electricity supplies, and should cut-off the main supply.
Take shelter under a table and stay there till shaking stops.
Stay away from tall and heavy objects that may fall on you.
Find a clear spot, away from buildings, trees and over head power lines. Drop
to the ground.
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