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 an earthquake.
Alaska experiences 50-100 earthquakes every day, making it crucial to practice earthquake safety.
Denali Montessori Elementary School participated in the Great Alaska ShakeOut, with children quickly finding safe places, covering their heads and necks, and sheltering under their desks.
More than 120,000 people registered to participate in this year’s ShakeOut. For more information, visit their website.
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Author's summary: Alaska participates in earthquake drill.