Shaky Ground: Earthquakes (Raintree Freestyle: Turbulent Planet): Earthquakes (Raintree Freestyle: Turbulent Planet) ebook

This book explains what happens when an earthquake strikes.

This book explains what happens when an earthquake strikes. This book explains what happens when an earthquake strikes. Readers will find out why earthquakes happen and how people can prepare for and survive earthquakes. Case studies of recent earthquakes, including the December 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake which resulted in a tsunami, are examined to both explain the science of earthquakes and to convey the toll they take on people and land.

Raintree Freestyle (18Turbulent Planet). Library descriptions. Presents information on earthquakes and their effect on planet Earth, giving specific examples from around the world. see all 4 descriptions.

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The island of Puerto Rico was jolted by a . magnitude earthquake on Jan. 7, killing one, injuring others and collapsing buildings in the . 7, killing one, injuring others and collapsing buildings in the southern part of the island. This was followed by a . earthquake just 10 minutes later - then seven more of at least . intensity rattled the island’s residents in the following hours.

Each title examines the causes and effects of each event, how the damage could have been reduced or even prevented, and the precautions to take in one of these situations

An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves

An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.