Japanese government plans to scientifically test oft-repeated earthquake instructions

"When an earthquake strikes, hide under a table." "Don't rush outside immediately." Are these actually life-saving actions in an earthquake? The Education, Science and Technology Ministry plans to see if such commonly given advice stands up to scientific scrutiny.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news164175142.html">Japanese government plans to scientifically test oft-repeated earthquake instructions</a></p> <p> "When an earthquake strikes, hide under a table." "Don't rush outside immediately." Are these actually life-saving actions in an earthquake? The Education, Science and Technology Ministry plans to see if such commonly given advice stands up to scientific scrutiny. </p>