Earthquakes
What Is An Earthquake?
An earthquake is when there is a trembling and shaking caused by movement of rocks beneath Earth's surface.
What Is The Cause?
When Earth's plates shift or move. They cause the Earth to shake and form an earthquake. There is a Greek myth that says that when Atlas shifts the Earth on his shoulders that is what causes an earthquake.
How Do You Measure An Earthquake?
A person who measures an earthquake are called a seismologist. Scientists use an instrument called a seismograph. A seismograph measures earthquakes by seismic waves that are sent off during one.
What Damages Does One Cause?
Earthquakes cause a bunch of damage. It can tear down buildings, trees, and houses. They also can flip cars, cause landslides, and cause fault lines to. After an earthquake a little earthquake happens which is called aftershock. Aftershock occurs about 3 weeks after an earthquake and causes little damage. If the earthquake happens underwater, it can cause a tsunami.
What Are Some Safety Tips?
To prevent yourself from getting injured during an earthquake, get under a table and hold the legs to keep it from falling. If there is no table, find a corner away from windows and other sharp objects. When you find a corner, duck your head between your legs and put your hands over your neck. If you are outside, find an open area to avoid cars, electrical poles, trees, and falling buildings. Also sit down so that you want be thrown down.
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