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Exactly – as I said – Golden triangle or Triangle of Life is a WRONG INFO or RUMOR circulated by emails.

‘Triangle of Life’ Earthquake Survival Method – this is the heading of about.com article you posted.

Description: Email flyer

Circulating since: Aug. 2004 (this version)

Status: Disputed by experts

Netlore Archive: Doug Copp’s emailed advice on earthquake survival tactics entitled ‘Triangle of Life’ is disputed by search-and-rescue experts from the American Red Cross and elsewhere.

I think we should refrain from quoting something that is disputed by experts. At least HIGHLIGHT that it is disputed. To me, if we do NOT do that, it perpetuates the wrong information.

I think, in China, it leaves us at the same place as everywhere else in the word. DROP, COVER and HOLD in case of an earthquake. Do NOT run out while the earth is still shaking. Do NOT believe in the “Triangle of Life” myth/rumor.

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You can get news and updates here.

7.0-magnitude earthquake hits SW China’s Sichuan

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If you live on a very low floor near an open area where you don’t have to worry about falling objects then I can see the logic in leaving the building, if you are quick.

The buildings/roofs fall in seconds. Even if you are on the first floor, yes even in China, it is NOT advisable to run outside.

See the tips from US FEMA:

Stay inside until the shaking stops and it is safe to go outside. Do not exit a building during the shaking. Research has shown that most injuries occur when people inside buildings attempt to move to a different location inside the building or try to leave.

It is applicable even more in China if you say you are not certain about the quality of construction. The idea is to prevent any head-injury from falling debris – as many have said in this thread. The Chinese government guidelines say the same thing.

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cavernous survival space

This is another rumor/wrong information circulated through lots of emails. Also referred to as the “Golden Triangle” at times. But research has shown it is not effective and can cause more deaths/injuries. Please google to know more about it.

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