Earthquakes – Nature’s power inleashed

Description

The devastation caused by the 11 March 2011 earthquake and resulting tsunami in Japan again demonstrated the awe-inspiring power of nature and how vulnerable humans are in the face of it. The earthquake measured 9 on the Richter scale and was followed by many aftershocks, some measuring more than 6. Here YOU in the Classroom looks at how earthquakes happen and the terms used to describe these frightening events.

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