Earthquakes by David Evans

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

Oceanic and continental plates

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.

The Richter Chart showing the power

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.

Precaution items

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