The Great Alaska ShakeOut was held on Thursday at 10:16 a.m., coinciding with the date 10/16 at 10:16.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - This annual event encourages citizens across the state to practice protecting themselves from earthquakes. With Alaska experiencing 50-100 earthquakes daily, practice is crucial.
Denali Montessori Elementary School participated in the Great Alaska ShakeOut, where children quickly found safe positions, covering their heads and necks, and sheltering under desks as they should in a real earthquake.
More than 120,000 people registered for this year’s ShakeOut. For more information, visit their website.
Author's summary: Alaskans practice earthquake safety.