What Is An Earthquake And Where Is It Formed? An earthquake is
the shaking of the crust of the earth and is caused by
underground volcanic forces or by shifting of rock. They are
found in the Ring of Fire, a large circle of volcanoes in the
During The Shaking 1. Don't panic. The motion is frightening,
but, unless it shakes something on top of you, it can't hurt
you. The earth does not open, gulp down houses, and close shut.
Keep calm and ride it out. 2. If it catches you indoors, stay
indoors. Get under a desk, table, or in hallways, doorways, and
against side walls. Stay away from glass. 3. Don't use candles,
matches, or other open flames, either during or after the
earthquake. 4. If the earthquake catches you outside, move away
from buildings and utility wires. Once in the open, stay there
until the shaking stops. 5. If you are around or in a building,
don't run through or near it. The place where the most materials
fall is just outside doorways and close to outer walls. 6. If
you are in a moving car, stop