Science

Some Natural Phenomena

Protection against Earthquakes

We know from the earlier pages that earthquakes cannot be predicted. We have also seen that they can be highly destructive. It is. therefore, important that we take necessary precautions to protect ourselves all the time. People living in seismic zones, where the earthquakes are more likely to occur.have to be specially prepared. First of all. the buildings In these zones should be designed so that they can withstand major tremors. Modern building technolog can make It possible.