Re: Doorways and walls?
It's because the additional framing around a door makes it stronger than the rest of the walls. Also, door frames won't have weakened points where wire & plumbing are run.
Standing in your back door is contraindicated in an earthquake ... if you can get to it, get outside. The advice for standing in a doorway during an earthquake is if you are caught in the house. Note that depending on what's outside might make the "get outside" a bad idea ... hanging out under overhead wires, a carport, an old hollow oak tree or what have you might not be the best place to take shelter during a temblor. Best to make your exit plans in advance if you live in earthquake country.
As I type, I'm a couple hundred yards from the Rogers Creek fault, probable location of California's next big one ... When, not if! is the mantra around here :-)
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