John W. wrote:

> I'd be interested in seeing those numbers. Everything I've ever heard says 
> that most injuries are from things falling and hitting you, and sitting 
> next to a table (etc.) isn't going to prevent something from hitting you 
> on the head.
>
> But I'm certain the whoosh is now tripled.

I didn't understand the whoosh either...
The thing to remember is that in a really strong earthquake, it might not 
even be possible to move as far as a strong doorway or corner of the room. 
If the place is really shaking, crouching under the nearest desk or table 
might be as much as you can do. And while it is obviously not going to save 
you if the whole building collapses, it is going to protect you from falling 
objects or toppling furniture.

-- 
Dave Fossett
Saitama, Japan