Earthquakes

Earthquakes

By: Sean M.

Hi, I will be talking earthquakes and who and what study them.

An earthquake can be measured by geologists. The Geologist use very special tools to measure earthquakes. Geologists measure close to the epicenters of them. Geologists have machines called Seismometers. Geologist monitor ground movement for signs of earthquakes. Seismic waves shake the earth’s surface and cause earthquakes. Which cause earthquakes and usually cause fires. Earthquakes usually never kill people directly. Some populated areas have to worry about fires in an earthquake. Most earthquakes occur along fault lines. Earthquakes can be as strong as 2,000 atomic bombs. Some towns and cities have earthquake resistant buildings. Some earthquakes have a magnitude of 9.5. Earthquakes can cause tsunamis, floods, and sometimes disease. Avalanches and landslides are caused by an earthquake. There are three types of earthquakes, they are: normal, reverse, and strike-slip. Some volcanoes and earthquakes are caused around the Ring of Fire. Earthquakes can destroy buildings, bridges, and more. California is known for lots of earthquakes. All earthquakes can damage anything or anyone! In conclusion, geologist can measure earthquakes. Earthquakes can destroy anything or anyone. And earthquakes can cause national disasters.