Rats Flee Before Buildings Collapse
Rats evacuate buildings en masse before major earthquakes. Historical records from the 1755 Lisbon earthquake describe rats pouring from sewers and homes before the disaster. Their small size and sensitive whiskers make them especially good at detecting micro-vibrations in structures. These rodents have excellent survival instincts honed through centuries of living alongside humans. European disaster chronicles frequently mention rat behavior as a precursor to catastrophic events.