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The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory library after the magnitude-6.6 Ka‘ōi

By Hawaiian Volcano Observatory
The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory library after the magnitude-6.6 Ka‘ōiki earthquake on 1983 November 16.
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The Hawaiian Volcano Observatory library after the magnitude-6.6 Ka‘ōiki earthquake on 1983 November 16. Much of the injuries caused by large earthquakes are from falling objects, which can be prevented by securing items to the wall. In the case of books, it is best to have shelves with raised edges to lessen the chance of objects sliding off. USGS photo.

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