An earthquake occurs when tectonic plates rub together, causing the ground to open up and shake violently. New Zealand holds earthquake drills called "shake outs" so residents know how to respond when an earthquake strikes - they should drop to the ground, take cover under sturdy furniture, and hold on. The drills help prepare people to stay safe whether they experience an earthquake at home, work, or school.

1. Christchurch picture From
my trip there

2. What is an earthquake?
An earthquake is when two plates rub
Together And causes the ground to open up
and can also cause violent shaking.

3. NZ shake out
The NZ shake out is when we have
an earthquake drill. We have this so
we know what to do when an
earthquake strikes everyone should
participate whether we are
at work, school or just at home. you
never know when an earthquake will
strike.

4. Earthquake drill
What to do when an earthquake strikes!
Drop: you drop and find the nearest stable thing to
go under.
Cover: once you have found the stable thing
such as a desk you take cover under it, You do
this to protect yourself.
Hold: hold on to the legs of the desk to hold it down.