Earthquake Facts

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The paper reveals that one earthquake is felt on our fragile planet every thirty seconds! The paper then describes how earthquakes happen, their costly and destructive results and how they are measured. The paper relates that while earthquakes cannot be predicted, it is possible for us to limit the damage and impact they have, by building structures using earthquake resistant designs and ensuring that the interiors of our buildings are safe from falling objects. The paper concludes that ultimately, what is important is to educate people about earthquake safety.

From the Paper:

"One earthquake is felt on our fragile planet every thirty seconds. There is a 100% chance that somewhere, today, an earthquake is shaking the ground. We have no way of predicting how and when an earthquake will strike. We can only say that it might. No one can say for sure if the tremors that are felt will be enough to kill and wreak havoc. What we can be sure of is that earthquakes are perhaps the most powerful and destructive forces of nature. We should all know the facts and what if anything we can do to be prepared for such a catastrophe."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Earthquakes - General Interest Publicationhttp://pubs.usgs.gov/gip/earthq1/intro.html
• Cool Earthquake Factshttp://earthquake.usgs.gov/4kids/facts.html
• Earthquake Facts and Follieshttp://www.ceri.memphis.edu/public/follies.shtml

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