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Earthquake Definition
An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the
perceptible shaking of the surface of the Earth, which can be violent enough to
destroy major buildings and kill thousands of people. The severity of the shaking
can range from barely felt to violent enough to toss people around.
Magnitude:
9.5
Deaths:
1,655
Date:
Magnitude: 9.2
Deaths: 141
Date:
Magnitude:
9.0 Mw
Deaths:
15,870
Date:
Ring of Fire
The Ring of Fire refers to a geographical area of high volcanic and seismic
activity around the edges of the Pa
cific Ocean.
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