What is
an EarthquakeWhat is
an Earthquake
The Call Chronicle Examiner headline after a huge earthquake struck.
An
earthquake is when the huge tectonic plates in the earth rub against each other.
Therefore making the ground shake for a period of time. Earthquakes usually last around
2 minutes or even longer. If the earthquake is strong enough and if it rates
high enough on the Richter Scale,
it can make houses and buildings fall. Which can kill many people.
warning sign in a building. that says that it's located in an Earthquake prone zone.
What should you do in an earthquake?