Misleading concept “The triangle of life myth”

The myth of “the triangle of life” has been discussed following the 921 earthquakes in 1999. When the building collapsed, ceilings fall upon the objects or furniture. There will leave a space so-called "The Triangle of the Life Myth". The larger and stronger the object, the less it will compact; the less it compacts, the larger the void next to it will be. Therefore, people can use this space to lower their chance of being injured.

In fact, The triangle of life myth is very dangerous. Why is this myth dangerous?

Since an earthquake can change the surrounding environment. The damage of earthquake is major from the change of building environment. The danger may be due to falling items, heavy furniture dumping and other non-structural damage, as well as building collapse, floor subsidence and other structural damage.

Note: Imagine the situation of “the triangle of life” and how you can evacuate.

It is impossible to predict where those safe spaces will be while surrounding areas are changing. The most common phenomenon is that people think the self-expected "The Triangle of the Life Myth" may be generated. However, the horizontal displacement of furniture or objects causing the disappear of the space and people injured.

Warning : People can get hurt during earthquakes because the objects can be shifted while people looking for cover.

3 steps to protect yourself during earthquake shaking：self-protecting actions

Get near the floor, Move to safe place, keep your head down and hang on to whatever you can.

Calm yourself and hold tight to the table.

Misleading concept “The triangle of life myth”

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The steps above are the basic principle. However, adjustment should be made according to the current situation in order to protect yourself.