In the event of an earthquake, the ground can move 20 inches in any direction. If the people in the control tower feel the earthquake and can radio the pilot, the plane could divert and avoid landing at all. But if a plane happens to be landing just as the first shock of an earthquake hits, it’s not a big problem.

Birds and animals “feel” things in more dimensions than humans do. Birds for example are very sensitive to magnetic fields. Earthquakes being tectonic activity, I can’t see how it won’t have small impact on the earth’s magnetic field in the region. This could in turn be felt by the birds.

Anecdotal evidence abounds of animals, fish, birds, reptiles, and insects exhibiting strange behavior anywhere from weeks to seconds before an earthquake.

Depending on the location of a ship, people onboard can feel both earthquakes and tsunamis. The rapid vertical movement of the seafloor, which abruptly displaces a large volume of seawater, causes tsunamis. Any ship in harbor or near the coast will certainly feel the wave and may be pushed inland.

An earthquake light is a luminous aerial phenomenon that reportedly appears in the sky at or near areas of tectonic stress, seismic activity, or volcanic eruptions.

Where do earthquakes occur?

• The world’s greatest earthquake belt, the circum-Pacific seismic belt, is found along the rim of the Pacific Ocean, where about 81 percent of our planet’s largest earthquakes occur.
• The Alpide earthquake belt extends from Java to Sumatra through the Himalayas, the Mediterranean, and out into the Atlantic.

If your home is near a beach or coastline, make your way to higher ground or inland immediately. Avoid staying close to the beach, as earthquakes can trigger tsunamis. If you must evacuate after an earthquake, stay safe by making your way to a shelter or a disaster recovery center.

In the Bathroom If you feel things shaking, it’s best to stay put and practice your Drop, Cover, and Hold On – in fact, you’ll probably want to stay in the shower stall or tub if you’re mid-lather to avoid falling objects.

#1 During The Earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold Cover, find something sturdy to get under, like a desk or table. If nothing is available, get close to a wall and cover your head. Hold on and keep down. Stay there until the shaking stops.

If the earthquake occurs in the ocean, it can push up powerful waves, known as tsunamis. The sudden upward or downward movement of the seafloor during an earthquake creates large tsunami waves, similar to a child splashing in the bathtub.