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Ch. 6.3 Earthquake Damage The safest place to be during an earthquake is out in the open away from tall structures. Buildings built on loose rock and soil suffer more earthquake damage than those built on solid rock. Tsunamis may flood low-lying shorelines following ocean floor earthquakes. Earthquake Safety Those living near faults should be prepared with basic survival supplies. If indoors during a quake, get to a doorway or under a sturdy table. Stay away from windows or heavy objects that may tip over. Be careful after the quake. Earthquake Prediction Very inexact. Not reliable. Some signs that may signal future earthquakes include: history of past earthquakes, animal behavior, slight ground tilting, changes in earth’s magnetic field, changes in well levels, gas seepage from rocks, or changes in local P-wave speed. Seismic Gaps Areas along fault zones that have not experienced earthquakes. They are places in faults where the fault is very firmly locked and unable to move. Since stress continues to build in these areas, some scientists think these areas will be the sites of future major earthquakes.