The triangle of life and stay calm, basic recommendations in case of earthquake

With regard to the strong tremor of 5.3 degrees that occurred this morning and was felt in nearly all the country, there are recommendations to take to save lives and prevent accidents.

The triangle of life is a controversial theory that, according to its creator, Doug Copp, indicates the best way to survive an earthquake. It intends to replace the tactic of "bending over, cover and hold" in the event of an earthquake.

As Wikipedia defines the "' triangle of life" is the space to the left of an object is a bed, a piece of furniture or any other.

According to Copp theory, when a building collapses, the objects inside are crushed by the weight of the roof falling. However, around each of these objects are empty spaces; These spaces are the "triangle of life", and are the recommended site where a person must be located during an earthquake to survive.

More u000aI massif and grande is an object, less compressed will be after being crushed, so will be more space that is to your around.

Experts recommend that in case of earthquake the first thing to do is remain calm to avoid running out and cause damage.

En Institutito seismological of the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo does not have a list of recommendations on its web page and only the center of emergency operations (COE) possesses in format PDF.

Then some recommendations
not run, no place under furniture, tables or beds, but in the space beside it, placed in position on their fetal.

Experts say that any person can survive in this space "the triangle of life" is always next to a big and strong object that can resist the collapse of the ceiling or any heavy item.

Say that you people who are u000arest at the time of an earthquake must not stand on it or below, but to the side.

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