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title: Earthquake and impact
date: "2001-01-29T12:00:00Z"
categories:
  - interesting-experiences
wp_id: 1927
description: I experienced classroom tremors and evacuations during an earthquake, noting the financial impact where the Sensex collapsed while cement companies stayed firm. I also shared safety advice like standing under doorways or heading outdoors.
keywords: [earthquake, sensex, cement industry, safety tips, stock market, evacuation]
---

**Earthquake**. We were in class this morning. We started off with 2 minutes of silence for the earthquake victims. At about 8:15AM, we felt a slight shake. We quickly ran out of the room and down the stairs. By this time, the tremors got fairly strong but they lasted only 7-8 seconds. At around lunch time, the estate officer said we were expecting more tremors at noon, so we lined up at the open air theatre, but nothing happened.

Incidentally, stand under a door in case of an earthquake. Or outdoors, of course.

Result: Sensex collapses, [cement companies](http://www.timesofindia.com/300101/30busi1.htm) stay firm.