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    Earthquakes occur due to the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface, which causes built-up stress to be released. It is important during an earthquake to take shelter, stay away from windows and tall objects, and remain calm. After an earthquake, check for injuries and damage before beginning cleanup.

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    Earthquakes occur due to the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface, which causes built-up stress to be released. It is important during an earthquake to take shelter, stay away from windows and tall objects, and remain calm. After an earthquake, check for injuries and damage before beginning cleanup.

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    Earthquakes occur due to the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface, which causes built-up stress to be released. It is important during an earthquake to take shelter, stay away from windows and tall objects, and remain calm. After an earthquake, check for injuries and damage before beginning cleanup.

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    Earthquakes

    Earthquakes are the sudden shock of the earth’s surface that results in the earth
    shaking and rolling. They can be felt over large geographical areas for brief
    moments of time. This is a natural way for the earth to release stress. Did you
    know that more than a million earthquakes shock the world each year? Let’s look
    at what causes this unpredictable phenomenon. There are nearly 20 tectonic plates
    that are along the earth’s surface that continuously move past each other. When
    these plates stretch or squeeze, huge rocks form at their edges and the rocks shift
    causing an earthquake. You can visualize an earthquake by holding a pencil
    horizontally in the air and applying force to both ends by pushing down on them.
    Eventually, the pencil will break somewhere. Between the two pencils ends to
    release the stress placed on it. This is exactly how the earth’s crust reacts to
    produce an earthquake.

    A seismograph is an instrument used to record the strength of the earthquake. It


    also measures how long the earthquake occurs and the Richter scale, a
    measurement of an earthquake’s intensity.

    If you live in a region of the world that has been known to have a history of
    earthquakes, it is advised that you assemble a well-equipped safety and emergency
    kit. It is also imperative to have an established disaster plan so everyone remains
    safe. During an actual earthquake, it is advisable to get under a sturdy piece of
    furniture where nothing can fall on you and to stay clear of glass windows and
    larger objects. If you are outdoors, you need to stay far away of buildings, trees,
    and power lines. If you are in a car, it is important to drive to a safe area and stay
    in the car until the trembles stop. There may be aftershocks, movements after the
    earthquake. Check for personal injuries and damage to your home when all
    movement has subsided. Depending on the strength of the earthquake, you may be
    horrified and need someone for reassurance. It is urgent that you remain calm.
    You may be able to reassemble some of the items that were tossed about and repair
    the disorder that has occurred during this disaster at a later time.
    1. Explain why do earthquakes occur?

    2. Based on what you’ve studied in unit 1, ………… happens gradually, unlike


    earthquakes.

    a. Volcanoes b. Erosion c. Fossil

    3. How do you think a seismograph is different from a Richter scale?

    4. In your opinion what is the most important thing you should do during and
    after an earthquake?

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