Earthquakes

An Earuthquake happen when two of the

Eath's giant plantes suddenly slip past each other snap

crack or make other rapid movements.

shock waves of energy spread our from the focus of the quake

(epicentre)It this sudden movement that causes the earth to

shake. the shaking is an earthquake!

how long dose a earthquake last

an earthquake can last for just a few seconds – and might not do too much damage -but could

last for several minutes violent shaking for several minutes

or a series of shorter, more powerful shake can cause

even the tallest skyscraper or strongest bridge to collapse.

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