Four-eyed Vulpine Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 What would you do? You are in a building when an earthquake strikes. A sturdy table is 20 feet away to your east, and the exit is 30 feet away to your west. Table: Pro: It's the closer source of safety from falling debris. Con: Though you are safe, you are still surrounded by a collapsed building. Exit: Pro: Once you're outside, you're out of the debris field created by the building. Con: It's the farther source of safety, increasing the chances of getting struck. Would you dive under the table or run for the exit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramuza Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 hmm.. thats a tough decision, but let me think here... If I was to go under the table for safety, even though it keeps me from getting hit by debris, there is still a potential chance that the ceiling/ roof or another floor or maybe both floors and ceiling/roof can drop and I doubt the table can hold and keep me safe... I would be crushed by the thing thats trying to save me... While if I go outside... even though there is the chance of me getting crushed by debris in the house.. but once I'm outside I could get crushed by callapsing buildings, trees, telephone poles, and ect... though if there is a glimpse of hope that I can avoid all that and get to a open area free from buildings and stuff.. I will be safe... seriously this is a tough decision.... I guess I'll risk going to the exit and head outside.. than stay in the house... though I think both decisions can be a invitations to death... Note: I lived in Japan, Earthquake kingdom... Ive experianced an couple earthquakes before.. (Not really serious ones) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol-Ratcht Saporro Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 Hmmmm....I'd pick the table. People always say that the best thing to do is to duck and cover. And what's the worst that can happen? The roof collapsing? You can always pick up the debris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott_Wolf Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 I opt for the table. Mainly because once outside, not only will there be nothing to shield you, there are the chances that all the buildings will fall on you as well. =D Especially if you're in a city. Wow. That would suck. XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blink Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Get under the table, pick it up from beneath, and run for the door. xD Seriously, tables are safer. Having ANYTHING over your head is better than running. Dive under an awning if you're outside even. Only really big fields away from everything are safe for running to (eg. If you're already outside and next to an empty parking lot, go for it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PuffNStuff Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Tables? Why? Just grab innocent little children! Their soft bone absorb the impact well! Just grab as many as you can and build a shelter! You can hack em up if you like, it doesn't really affect the sturdiness at all. Just as long as the "shelter" is fresh. Built within at least an hour..... What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Four-eyed Vulpine Posted August 15, 2007 Author Share Posted August 15, 2007 Well, it appears the table is winning, but at least it hasn't turned into one of those landslide polls. And OMG to Puff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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