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23 As they traveled the islands by boat and helicopter, Sieh and
his colleagues explained why earthquakes and tsunamis happen and
what people can do to prepare. They can build their houses out of
lightweight wood or bamboo rather than heavy concrete, which would
cause more damage if it toppled during a quake. They can move their
villages away from the beach, or build pathways to higher ground.
24 Sieh doesn’t know exactly when or where it will hit, but he’s certain
another big quake is coming along
the section of the fault south of Tello.
Until it does, he’ll try to understand
as much as he can about why and
how the earth moves, and he’ll teach
the people who live nearby about the
danger that lurks under the waves.
Students cover their heads during an
earthquake drill in Indonesia.
An official talks to students during an earthquake and tsunami drill in Indonesia.
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