Earthquake-proof desk designed to save lives

The video discusses the dangers of hiding under desks during earthquakes and introduces an earthquake-proof table designed to withstand significant force. The table, made with a steel frame and birchwood tabletop, disperses debris and has been tested to hold up to 1 ton. It aims to protect children in areas with poor building standards.

Why might hiding under a desk during an earthquake be dangerous?

• Desks can cause more injuries during an earthquake.

• Desks are designed to collapse during earthquakes.

• Desks are always safe during earthquakes.

• Desks might not be strong enough to protect from debris.

What materials are used in the construction of the earthquake-proof table?

• Concrete and glass

• Steel and birchwood

• Plastic and aluminum

• Wood and iron

How does the earthquake-proof table help in dispersing debris?

• It absorbs the debris.

• It traps debris underneath.

• It spreads debris to the sides.

• It directs debris upwards.

What is the maximum weight the earthquake-proof table has withstood in tests?

• 750 kg

• 2 tons

• 1 ton

• 500 kg

How many children could potentially benefit from the earthquake-proof table?

• 400 million

• 300 million

• 200 million

• 100 million