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restless earth !!

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what is an earthquake? shaking of the ground cause by the sudden energy release stored in rocks below the surface.
what is a richter scale? A scale for determining the size of an earthquake from the recording of earthquake
where is a safest place to be in an earthquake? In an open field, where nothing can fall on you.
what are the layers of the earth? crust, mantle, outer core, inner core.
Is there an 'earthquake season' or 'earthquake weather'? no.
How long do earthquakes last? Generally, only seconds. Strong ground shaking during a moderate to large earthquake typically lasts about 10 to 30 seconds.
Will the ground open up during an earthquake? no, only cracks may occur.
When was the seismograph invented? in 1880.
can we predict an earthquake? No. We cannot predict the precise time, location, and size of earthquakes.
where is the place where most earthquakes happen? California.
What is liquefaction? Is when buildings sink becuase of quik sand.
how many eartquakes happen every year? 1,000,000
what is the best ground to build buildings constructed for an earthquake? stable,solid, and strong ground
What was the largest earthquake measured in history? The Great Chilean Earthquake of 1960.
what is the hazard that may happen after an eartquakke? a tsunami.
Is the inner core solid metal? yes it is.
what is the name of scientists who study eartquakes? geolists.
what is pangea? is a greek word that means all earth.
what is the fastest wave? p wave.
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