Earthquakes

Question 1

What are the aftershocks

Answer 1

When a large earthquake occurs a series of a smaller earthquakes will follow continuously

Question 2

Magnitude

Answer 2

the magnitude of an earthquake, measured on the Richter scale, usually varies between 1 and 10 and represents the size of the earthquake

Question 3

What is epicentre

Answer 3

the point on the earth’s surface directly above an earthquake or atomic explosion.

Question 4

Focus

Answer 4

The focus is point inside the earth where the earthquake started

Question 5

How should you lessen the impact of an earthquake

Answer 5

Install ledge barriers on shelves and secure large, heavy items and breakables directly to shelves to keep them from falling. I

Question 6

Instrument used to measure an earthquake

Answer 6

Seismograph