7 Safety Tips For A Tokyo Earthquake
7 things to do in case of a Tokyo earthquake.
Your Tokyo information on safety. How to protect yourself in case of a Japan earthquake.
An earthquake in Tokyo is very common, and is usually nothing to worry about.
Some Tokyo facts - as many as 1,500 earthquakes are recorded yearly,
and magnitudes of four to six on the Richter scale are very common.
In the event of an earthquake it's wise to take precautions -
- Turn off anything that might cause a fire.
- Open a door or window as a means of escape.
- Use a pillow it to protect your head.
- Crouch under a table or something solid.
- Do not use the elevator. Always use emergency exit stairs.
- If you are outside, try to find an open space, away from falling glass, walls or trees.
- Protect your head with your handbag.
Japan Earthquake Risks
A Japan Earthquake occurs almost daily in one part of the country or another, causing slight shaking of buildings. A Major earthquake in Japan occurs rarely. The most famous in the twentieth century was the 1923 Tokyo earthquake, in which 130,000 people died.
Since the 1923 earthquake Japan has become a world leader in research and information on causes and prediction of earthquakes.
The development of advanced technology has permitted the building of skyscrapers in Tokyo.
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