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14 SURVIVING NATURAL DISASTERS

are likely to find themselves running into danger. They keep away from trees, buildings, or other structures that might fall on them. They keep clear of tele- phone poles, electric towers, and wires. They will never try to touch or move an electric cable that has fallen. Finally, soldiers may find themselves on the road, driving a car or army ve- hicle, when disaster strikes. If this occurs, soldiers should slow down and drive to a clear place, away from underpasses, street lights, or trees. They will then stay in the car until the shaking stops. Volcanoes Volcanoes are formed by the outpouring of lava and other fragmented material. There are a number of active volcanoes around the world as well as

Two types of volcanoes—vulcanian (on the left) and pelean (on the right). Both can cause severe damage.