An earthquake occurs due to a sudden release of energy and is measured by its magnitude on the moment magnitude scale. Earthquakes can cause significant damage by collapsing buildings, bridges, and houses, and resulting in loss of life. Different types of waves are produced during an earthquake including surface waves and body waves such as P and S waves. The 2011 Tohoku earthquake in northeastern Japan was a magnitude 9.0 quake that caused radiation exposure, loss of life and housing, and damage to businesses and infrastructure, disrupting the economy. It also moved GPS sensors due to elastic rebound theory. Associated tsunamis, caused by displacement of large volumes of water, can reach heights of 120 feet and speeds of 500
What is earthquakes? What is the Elastic Rebound Theory?
Seismographs record earthquake events. Where Do Earthquakes Occur and How Often? What are the Destructive Effects of Earthquakes? How are the Size and Strength of an Earthquake Measured? Can Earthquakes be Predicted? Can Earthquakes be Controlled?
What is earthquakes? What is the Elastic Rebound Theory?
Seismographs record earthquake events. Where Do Earthquakes Occur and How Often? What are the Destructive Effects of Earthquakes? How are the Size and Strength of an Earthquake Measured? Can Earthquakes be Predicted? Can Earthquakes be Controlled?
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