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The story of an eyewitness By Jack London Jack London (1876-1916) The 1906 Earthquake On April 18, 1906, one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in North America struck San Francisco, California. The shaking of the earth was felt all the way from southern Oregon to Los Angeles and as far east as central Nevada. The quake formed a crack in the earths surface around 290 miles long. The earthquake and the great fire that followed destroyed much of the city of San Francisco. An estimated 28,000 buildings were lost, about half the citys population was left homeless, and more than 3,000 people perished. Ground fissure City hall destroyed City on fire Tent city Question: How to do when earthquake happens ? 1. If you are indoors, duck or drop down to the floor. Take cover under a sturdy desk, table or other furniture. Hold on to it and be prepared to move with it. Hold the position until the ground stops shaking and it is safe to move. Stay clear of windows, fireplaces, woodstoves, and heavy furniture or appliances that may fall over. Stay inside to avoid being injured by falling glass or building parts. If you are in a crowded area, take cover where you are. Stay calm and encourage others to do likewise. 2. If you are outside, get into the open, away from buildings and power lines. 3. If you are driving, stop if it is safe, but stay inside your car. Stay away from bridges, overpasses and tunnels. Move your car as far out of the normal traffic pattern as possible. If possible, avoid stopping under trees, light posts, power lines, or signs. 4. If you are in a mountainous area, or near unstable slopes or cliffs, be alert for falling rock and other debris that could be loosened by the earthquake. 5. If you are at the beach, move quickly to higher ground or several hundred yards inland. The sorrows of Young Werther Johann Wolfgang von Goethe was a?German?writer,?pictorial artist,?biologist,?theoretical physicist, and?polymath.?He is consider