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Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates underneath the earth's surface. When the plates squeeze or stretch against each other with enough force, they cause the crust to break and release energy in the form of seismic waves. Scientists measure the intensity of earthquakes using the Richter scale. During an earthquake, it is important to drop, cover, and hold on by taking shelter under sturdy furniture and protecting vulnerable body parts. Aftershakes may occur afterwards, so it is important to continue taking safety precautions until they subside.

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Guided By:-Sameer Hirurkar: Made By: - Red House

Earthquakes are caused by the movement of tectonic plates underneath the earth's surface. When the plates squeeze or stretch against each other with enough force, they cause the crust to break and release energy in the form of seismic waves. Scientists measure the intensity of earthquakes using the Richter scale. During an earthquake, it is important to drop, cover, and hold on by taking shelter under sturdy furniture and protecting vulnerable body parts. Aftershakes may occur afterwards, so it is important to continue taking safety precautions until they subside.

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Earthquake

Guided By:- Sameer Hirurkar


Made By:- Red House

Earthquakes are the


shaking, rolling or sudden
shock of the earths
surface.
Earthquakes can be felt
over large areas although
they usually last less than
one minute.
Earthquakes cannot be
predicted, although
scientists are working on
it.

There are about 20 plates along the surface


of the earth that move continuously and
slowly past each other. When the plates
squeeze or stretch, huge rocks form at their
edges and the rocks shift with great force,
causing an earthquake.

As the plates move they put forces on

themselves and each other. When the force


is large enough, the crust is forced to break.
When the break occurs, the stress is
released as energy, which moves through
the Earth in the form of waves, which we
feel and call an earthquake.

A seismograph is an

instrument used for


recording the intensity
and duration of an
earthquake.

Important Terminologies:

EPICENTER
- The point on the
earth's surface directly
above the source of
the earthquake.

SEISMIC WAVES
- The energy created
by the quake that
travels in waves from
the epicenter, where
they are the strongest.

RICHTER

SCALE

- A measurement of an earthquake's intensity.


- Each one-point increase on the scale indicates
ten times the amount of shaking and 33 times the
amount of energy.
- The energy released by a large earthquake may
be equal to 10,000 times the energy of the first
atomic bomb.

Richter Scale

4 - Minor Earthquake

5 - Moderate Earthquake

6 - Strong Earthquake

7 - Major Earthquake

8 - Great Earthquake

Earthquake Safety Tips


BEFORE AN

EARTHQUAKE:

Choose a safe place in every room such as under a sturdy piece


of furniture like a table or a desk where nothing can fall on you.

Practice DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON!


- Drop under something sturdy, hold on, and protect your eyes
by pressing your face against your arm.

Prepare a disaster supplies kit for your home and car. Include a
first aid kit, canned food and a can opener, bottled water,
battery-operated radio, flashlight, protective clothing and
written instructions on how to turn off electricity, gas, and
water.

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE:

DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON!

Stay indoors until the shaking stops.

Stay away from windows.

If youre in bed, hold on and stay there, protecting your


head with a pillow.

If youre outdoors, find a clear spot away from buildings,


trees and power lines. Then, drop to the ground.

If youre in a car, slow down and drive to a safe place. Stay


in the car until the shaking stops.

AFTER THE

SHAKING STOPS:

Check for injuries.

Inspect your home for damage.

Eliminate fire hazards, so turn off the gas if you think its
leaking.

Expect aftershocks.

Each time you feel one, DROP, COVER AND HOLD ON.

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