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Wednesday 20 April 2011

The Triangle Of Life

Being caught in an earthquake is probably one of the most frightening experiences anyone can have.  Unless you are outside, in a fairly open spot, you will run the risk of the building you are in collapsing on you.  For decades, government agencies have promoted the ‘duck and cover’ approach to surviving an earthquake.  However, rescue experts have found too many children squashed flat beneath their desks for this approach to be taken seriously any more.

What Is The Triangle Of Life?

The Triangle of Life is the space that is formed when a roof or wall collapses on a piece of sturdy furniture.  The legs of a desk or table are just not strong enough to withstand a heavy structure falling on them and will crumple, killing anyone who had taken refuge there.  It is a sad fact that most government agencies are still promoting ‘duck and cover’ rather than the Triangle of Life, and speculation has been made that the interests of the insurance companies (which would have to pay for medical treatment of injured people) are being put before human life.

A large chair, a sofa, a bed, the refrigerator, a car are all sturdy objects that will not collapse completely when heavy debris falls upon them.  They will compress somewhat, but there will always be a space next to them that will provide shelter from the collapsing structure.  Do not get beneath the bed or car, however, you could easily get crushed there.  Taking shelter next to the object, curling into a fetal position, is the best way to stay alive during an earthquake.










LEFT: Triangle of Life                         RIGHT: wrong area

If you are inside a vehicle, come out and sit or lie down next to it.
If something falls on the vehicle, it will leave an empty space along the sides.



Staying Alive During An Earthquake

Naturally, the best place to be when there is an earthquake is outside, preferably away from buildings and trees.  However, most people will be caught inside a structure or in their car when a quake occurs, and they should take action quickly to protect themselves.

If you are in bed or sitting on an armchair or the couch when a quake strikes, simply roll off into the space next to it.  If the ceiling does collapse, you will be safe in the Triangle of Life.  If an earthquake has so disrupted the landscape while you are driving that you must stop the vehicle, do not remain inside it – get out immediately and sit or lie next to the car.  If debris falls on the car, say from an overpass, the car will compress somewhat, but not enough to crush you (the only exception being if a column falls directly onto the vehicle).  Staying inside the car will mean that you will be crushed if something falls on the car, the car roof is not sufficient to protect you.



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