Δημοσιεύτηκε: 16 Απρ 2010, 01:12
Criticisms of theory
According to United States Geological Survey, the Triangle of Life is a misguided idea about the best location a person should try to occupy during an earthquake[2]. Critics have argued that it is actually very difficult to know where these triangles will be formed, as objects (including large, heavy objects) often move around during earthquakes. It is also argued that this movement means that lying beside heavy objects is very dangerous.[3] Statistical studies of earthquake deaths show most injuries/deaths occur due to falling objects, not structures. Also, given that there are not warnings for earthquakes, you are more likely to be injured trying to move during an earthquake rather than immediately seeking a doorway, furniture, or near an interior wall. This strategy, combined with good engineering and educated search and rescue teams is the least dangerous. The Triangle of Life theory encourages people to put themselves at far higher risk seeking safe zones which they are statistically unlikely to discover while the seeking of them places them at much higher risk during the shaking. explanation of Drop, Cover, and Hold On and why the triangle of life is dangerous.
Πηγή Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_of_Life
According to United States Geological Survey, the Triangle of Life is a misguided idea about the best location a person should try to occupy during an earthquake[2]. Critics have argued that it is actually very difficult to know where these triangles will be formed, as objects (including large, heavy objects) often move around during earthquakes. It is also argued that this movement means that lying beside heavy objects is very dangerous.[3] Statistical studies of earthquake deaths show most injuries/deaths occur due to falling objects, not structures. Also, given that there are not warnings for earthquakes, you are more likely to be injured trying to move during an earthquake rather than immediately seeking a doorway, furniture, or near an interior wall. This strategy, combined with good engineering and educated search and rescue teams is the least dangerous. The Triangle of Life theory encourages people to put themselves at far higher risk seeking safe zones which they are statistically unlikely to discover while the seeking of them places them at much higher risk during the shaking. explanation of Drop, Cover, and Hold On and why the triangle of life is dangerous.
Πηγή Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triangle_of_Life