Earthquakes are some of the most devastating disasters on the planet. Every year, economies around the world strain and threaten to collapse under the damages caused by these natural events. Indeed, they account for over a quarter of global disaster losses, and in the United States alone they cause around US$15 billion in damages annually.
But aside from the economic loss, more importantly there is also an extreme loss of life. Thousands perish as buildings collapse, and even more die beneath the rubble as search-and-rescue teams attempt to locate any remaining survivors. But how long can a victim actually survive? Click on to find out.