tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post4461504564675222700..comments2024-02-11T01:14:21.904-08:00Comments on SURVIVING IN ARGENTINA: Learning from the Earthquake in NepalFerFALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07578136334334588454noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-60833739130732857312015-04-28T19:09:26.563-07:002015-04-28T19:09:26.563-07:00Another thing that can be done in earthquake count...Another thing that can be done in earthquake country is to check with the local government geologist , planning department,etc to see which places in the local area are most vulnerable. <br /><br />In San Francisco, there are maps showing how vulnerable various neighborhoods are to "soil liquidification" -- the effect in which earthquakes cause the ground supporting heavy building to become liquid (and buildings to collapse). This vulnerability is a function of water table, soil type, drainage,etc. <br /><br />Even if you don't live in a stronger area, it is good to know where they are because they may be refuges in a bad earthquake -- still have water, food , shelter,lack of fires, etc.Don Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8939666320943790100.post-36868202978772199892015-04-28T19:01:11.785-07:002015-04-28T19:01:11.785-07:00One thing that can be done in earthquake prone ter...One thing that can be done in earthquake prone territory is to look at the earthquake construction code in places like California and compare it to local codes/construction. <br /><br /> Know which buildings are the safest and chose those for home , work and education. Before renting an apartment, look in the basement.<br /><br />My understanding is that many older buildings in California may not have been retroactively upgraded in construction to the current code-- that such upgrades are required only when building modifications activate various legal triggers.<br /><br />http://homeguides.sfgate.com/california-building-codes-earthquakes-2592.html (last paragraph)<br /><br />http://www.thespaceplace.net/articles/fennie200501b.php<br /><br /><br />Don Williamsnoreply@blogger.com