Earthquake-proof desk designed to save lives

Earthquake-proof desk designed to save lives

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Interactive Video

Science

11th Grade - University

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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.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What weight has the earthquake-proof table been tested to withstand?

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What potential impact could the earthquake-proof table have on children living in earthquake zones?

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