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The purpose of this research was to examine Israeli students' knowledge about earthquakes, their awareness level and their anticipated behaviour during a future earthquake, after experiencing such an event. In November 1995, the southern city of Israel, Eilat, experienced an earthquake of magnitude 6.2 on the Richter scale. 398 Eilat students between the 7th and 10th grades (12-16 year olds) participated in the survey aimed at assessing their knowledge and awareness of earthquakes and how they would behave in a future earthquake. Results of the research showed that these students had minimal knowledge of earthquakes and the correct behaviour during an earthquake to minimise casualties. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]