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Students Conduct Earthquake Preparedness Drill
Students Conduct Earthquake Preparedness Drill
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Title: Students Conduct Earthquake Preparedness Drill

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Students participate in the Great Southeast ShakeOut earthquake drill at Langston Hughes Middle School in Reston, Virginia. They are conducting the "drop, cover and hold on" safety procedure.

Location: Reston, VA, USA

Date Taken: 10/18/2012

Photographer: Jessica Robertson , USGS


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The Great ShakeOut

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USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

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Type: JPEG image - 5.31 MB
Dimensions: 3888 x 2592
Resolution: 72 dpi

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