EARTHQUAKES

HAVE you stood on a mat while someone is pulling it? It feels as if the earth underneath you is moving. When we talk about an earthquake, that’s exactly what happens: the earth moves. This movement can lead the creation of mountains but it can also cause death and destruction in cities and towns.

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WHAT’S AN EARTHQUAKE?

An earthquake is when Earth’s surface suddenly trembles and moves. The outer shell of the planet is made up of and dozens of smaller ones. An earthquake is our planet’s way of relieving pressure underneath the surface.