Please share an interesting fact about earthquakes, landslides, and collapsed buildings.

Nearly: Nearly 60% of disaster- related deaths are due to earthquakes.

Approximately: Approximately half of victims with serious crush injuries from earthquakes develop kidney failure.

In: In serious earthquakes 2% to 15% of the affected population may suffer from crush injuries.

After: After earthquakes, crowding in shelters can ^ risk for epidemic infectious outbreaks.

Earthquakes: Earthquakes may be associated with an increased rate of burst fractures.

Elderly: Elderly have increased risk for earthquake - related death compared to other adult victims.

There: There is often an increase in post-traumatic stress disorder in the aftermath of earthquakes.

Increased: Increased thoughts of suicide have been noted in some survivors of serious earthquakes.

Earthquake: Earthquake hazards can include gas leaks as well as gas/oil spills.

Earthquakes: Earthquakes can lead to increased electrocutions due to contact with live downed power lines.

Food: Food may be contaminated in the aftermath of an earthquake.

Post: Post - earthquake floodwaters may be contaminated with bacteria or other microorganisms.

Radiation: Radiation contamination was an added hazard after an 2011 earthquake in Japan.