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Basic tips on what to do in an earthquake

EuroNews · 🇫🇷 public France · · 611 words · By Javier Iniguez De Onzono
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What to know about Basic tips on what to do in an earthquake

Granada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan: in recent weeks earthquakes have hit many regions.

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What happened

Granada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan: in recent weeks earthquakes have hit many regions.

Why it matters

The Andalusian Seismic Institute shares essential safety advice.

Common ground

As with natural disasters such as the wildfires that ravage the Iberian Peninsula every summer, prevention is crucial to saving lives in high seismic intensity areas like the Granada Basin, in the central sector of the Eastern Betics.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/18/basic-tips-on-what-to-do-in-an-earthquake

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 7 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “high seismic intensity areas like the Granada Basin, in the central sector of the Eastern Betics”
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Wikipedia and academic/technical sources (The Watchers, PDF on stratigraphic evolution) explicitly confirm that the Granada Basin is located in the central sector of the Eastern Betics (Betic Cordillera) and is one of the areas of highest seismic activity on the Iberian Peninsula.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Mediterranean Sea ( MED-ih-tə-RAY-nee-ən) is an intercontinental sea situated between Europe, Asia, and Africa. It is surrounded by the Mediterranean basin and almost completely enclosed by land: …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_Sea
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The geology of the Iberian Peninsula consists of the study of the rock formations on the Iberian Peninsula, connected to the rest of the European landmass by the Pyrenees. The peninsula contains rocks…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geology_of_the_Iberian_Peninsu…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Granada Basin, Depression of Granada or Granada Depression (Spanish: Depresión de Granada) is a totally enclosed valley in Andalusia, Spain. The river Genil runs through the valley upon exiting fr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Granada_Basin
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Claim 2: “the University of Granada institute dedicated to analysing this phenomenon, which has published a series of recommendations for both before and after an earthquake like the one that has just struck the province of Granada.”
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While the evidence confirms the existence of the University of Granada, there is no evidence provided regarding a specific seismic institute's publication of recommendations following a recent earthquake.
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web search NEUTRAL — University is derived from the Latin phrase universitas magistrorum et scholarium, which roughly means "community of teachers and scholars". [2] . Universities typically offer both undergraduate and p…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University
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web search NEUTRAL — University of Granada. PausePlay. Previous. Campus of Cartuja. Information for New Students.Coimbra Group Conference and Assembly 2026. 16-19 June at the University of Granada.
https://www.ugr.es/en/
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web search NEUTRAL — Another earthquake measuring 1.9 was recorded in Elche earlier that day at a depth of 5 kilometres. Later that evening, the IGN recorded a further magnitude 1.8 earthquake out at sea between Alicante …
https://murciatoday.com/small_earthquake_recorded_in_torrevi…
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Claim 3: “Granada, Colombia, Indonesia, Japan: in recent weeks earthquakes have hit many regions.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists entirely of currency conversion results (USD to COP) and contains no information regarding earthquakes in Granada, Colombia, Indonesia, or Japan.
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web search NEUTRAL — 1 day ago · Calcular cuanto son 293 dólares americanos en pesos colombianos Para saber cómo convertir 293 USD a COP (dólares americanos a pesos colombianos) hemos realizado el siguiente cálculo: 293 x…
https://convierte.net/293-dolares-americanos-a-pesos-colombi…
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web search NEUTRAL — Convierte USD a COP con el conversor de moneda de Wise. Analiza la evolución y el estado actual del tipo de cambio de dólares estadounidenses/pesos colombianos y recibe, sin coste, alertas por correo …
https://wise.com/es/currency-converter/usd-to-cop-rate
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web search NEUTRAL — Convierte 293 dólares estadounidenses (USD) en pesos colombianos (COP) en Exchange-Rates.org. Obtén tipos de cambio precisos y en tiempo real para tus necesidades de conversión de divisas.
https://www.exchange-rates.org/es/conversor/usd-cop/293
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Claim 4: “If they are more than 3 millimetres wide and follow a diagonal or stepped pattern, the structure is at risk”
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Three independent web sources (Armalutx, Common Plastering Problems, and Flettons) all state that cracks wider than 3mm, particularly those with a diagonal or stepped pattern, are indicators of structural risk or require professional survey.
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web search NEUTRAL — Cracks wider than 3mm, or wider at the top. Cracks visible inside and out. Sticking doors and windows. Any crack that keeps growing. Those patterns justify a Level 3 survey before you commit.
https://flettons.com/the-comprehensive-guide-to-cracks-in-ma…
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web search NEUTRAL — Width greater than 3 mm or that continues to grow (measure with a ruler and mark the ends with a pencil and date). Diagonal or stepped direction following the mortar joints of the factory. The crack r…
https://armalutx.com/en/cracks-in-the-walls-when-they-are-da…
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web search NEUTRAL — Cracks wider than 3mm, especially if stepped or diagonal. Horizontal cracks in walls or ceiling-wall junctions.
https://kentplasterers.co.uk/common-plastering-problems-fixe…
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Claim 5: “the most dangerous are diagonal and between one and three millimetres wide”
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The evidence discusses dangerous cracks (e.g., those exposing steel or those wider than 3-5mm), but none of the provided sources specifically state that diagonal cracks between one and three millimeters are the 'most dangerous'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Which cracks are the most dangerous. Cracks that expose the reinforcing steel inside the concrete, and cracks on a column that has bowed out of vertical. Both fall in the report-immediately group unde…
https://www.planliv.com/en/blog/dangerous-cracks-house-condo…
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web search NEUTRAL — Most diagonal cracks at windows and doors are “tension cracks,” caused by a force puling the two sides of a corner of the opening apart. Tension cracks taper in width as they snake away from the corne…
https://www.howtolookatahouse.com/Blog/Entries/2018/6/how-ca…
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web search NEUTRAL — When Are Diagonal Cracks Serious? You should monitor diagonal cracks carefully if they: Are wider than 3–5mm. Continue to widen over time. Appear on both internal and external walls. Form a stair-step…
https://propertydefectguide.com/diagonal-cracks-in-walls/
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Claim 6: “wildfires that ravage the Iberian Peninsula every summer”
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Multiple independent sources (Al Jazeera, Reuters, and Wikipedia) confirm that wildfires ravage the Iberian Peninsula, specifically mentioning their occurrence during summer months and their increasing intensity due to climate change.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In 2025, parts of Europe were affected by wildfires, with Mediterranean countries affected the most. The fires were exacerbated by a record-breaking heatwave which saw extreme temperatures across the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_European_and_Mediterranea…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In 2026, wildfires affected France, particularly in the north and south of the country, burning 115,000 ha (280,000 acres). The wildfire season being classified as the worst in the country since 1949.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_France_wildfires
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Iberian System is one of the major systems of mountain ranges in Spain. It consists of a vast and complex area of mostly relatively high and rugged mountain chains and massifs located in the centr…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iberian_System
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Claim 7: “If they are less than one millimetre, this usually means minor damage”
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The provided evidence discusses general wall cracks and facade components, but does not provide a specific threshold stating that cracks less than one millimeter usually mean minor damage.
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web search NEUTRAL — A ventilated facade Each ventilated facade usually includes, least, the following components (figure 1): substructure - supporting frame for cladding pane.
https://aluminium-guide.com/aluminium-ventilated-facade/
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web search NEUTRAL — If you see a crack in the wall, it doesn't necessarily mean there's an issue with the home's foundation. It can likely be patched and repaired.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLgq7HKbURU
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web search NEUTRAL — A facade is the outer face of a building. It’s what people see first, and it’s also what protects the structure from wind, rain, heat, and noise. In short, a facade shapes both performance and percept…
https://www.mannleecw.com/commercial-vs-residential-facade/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.