Earthquake Flashcards

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Where do earthquakes happen?

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Earthquakes happen on cracks in the Earth called fault lines.

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How do we prevent earthquakes?

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By making buildings that can withstand some swaying and use systems that help prevent swaying like base isolation.

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Can we predict earthquakes?

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No we can only tell where they will happen but not when.

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