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Earthquakes by David Evans
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How are Earthquakes caused? Earthquakes happen When tectonic plates move apart or bump into each other. Earthquakes happen When tectonic plates move apart or bump into each other.
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Where are Earthquakes most common? Earthquakes are most common along the oceanic and continental plate Earthquakes are most common along the oceanic and continental plate
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Oceanic and continental plates
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How is the power of an Earthquake measured? Power is measured using the Richter scale which gives you a number between 0 and 10. As the scale gets nearer to 10 the power goes up intensely.
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The Richter Chart showing the power
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What precautions do people take ? Improve your homes resilience. Get communication devices (e.g. walkie talkie) Have a radio to listen to the news Have food and water supplies Pack a torch and emergency lighting (e.g. candles) Inform relatives and neighbours there could be an Earthquake.
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Precaution items
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