Where, When, Why and How
What is the name of the scientists who study earthquakes?
Seismologists
What is the solid layer of the earth called?
It is called the crust.
If an earthquake happens what should you have?
You should have a
First aid kit
Food supply for a few days and water.
Flashlight
Why do earthquakes happen?
The tectonic plates shift, which then causes earthquakes.
What are the 2 main parts of the earth?
They are called the
Crust (Outer crust)
Inner core (Inner core)
If you are inside and an earthquake happens what do you do?
Stay away from windows and get under a big desk or table.
What are 2 example of what earthquakes can do damage wise?
They can destroy you house
Makes a crack in the roads
When a break in the crust occurs what is it?
It is a fault.
If you are outside and an earthquake happens what do you do?
Move away from power lines and telephone poles and stay away from tall buildings and move to an open area. Also stay calm.
When do earthquakes happen?
Earthquakes do not have a time when they happen. They can occur at anytime and anywhere.
What 2 scales do they use to measure earthquakes?
Scale 1) The Richter scale
Scale 2) The Mercalli Scale
If you are in a earthquake what do you do?
You would drop, cover and hold.
Drop down on your hands and knees (most likely get under something like a desk)
Cover your head and neck so you don´t get hurt
Hold and wait until it has stopped shaking.
Where do earthquakes usually happen?
Earthquakes usually happen on the West Coast of North America.
What was the highest magnitude earthquake in the world?
The highest one in the world was 9.5 earthquake in Chile May 22,1960.
What are aftershocks?
Smaller tremors that can happen after the big ones. Be prepared as they can cause further damage to buildings and weaken them.