The document discusses the effects of earthquakes, including deformed ground, damage to structures and cities, loss of life, fires, landslides, floods, and faults. It notes that earthquakes can occur without warning, so it is important for homeowners to prepare emergency kits and reinforce structures. Newer buildings in California are often designed to withstand earthquakes, while older structures may not hold up as well. The document defines earthquakes as intense shaking caused by rock fractures along fault lines, which are specific locations that scientists monitor.
The document discusses the effects of earthquakes, including deformed ground, damage to structures and cities, loss of life, fires, landslides, floods, and faults. It notes that earthquakes can occur without warning, so it is important for homeowners to prepare emergency kits and reinforce structures. Newer buildings in California are often designed to withstand earthquakes, while older structures may not hold up as well. The document defines earthquakes as intense shaking caused by rock fractures along fault lines, which are specific locations that scientists monitor.