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EARTHQUACK

Introduction:

Definition of an earthquake
Importance of studying earthquakes
Causes of Earthquakes:

Tectonic plate movements

Volcanic activity
Human-induced earthquakes (e.g., fracking)
Seismic Waves:
Types of seismic waves (P-waves, S-waves, surface waves)
How seismic waves are measured (seismometers)
Earthquake Magnitude and Intensity:

Richter scale and moment magnitude scale (Mw)

Mercalli intensity scale
Earthquake Zones:

Ring of Fire
San Andreas Fault
Other notable seismic zones around the world
Effects of Earthquakes:

Ground shaking and surface rupture

Tsunamis
Landslides
Building and infrastructure damage
Earthquake Preparedness and Mitigation:

Importance of earthquake drills and emergency plans

Building design and retrofitting
Early warning systems
Notable Earthquakes:

Historical earthquakes (e.g., 1906 San Francisco earthquake)

Recent significant earthquakes
Case Studies:

Highlight specific earthquakes and their impacts (e.g., 2011 Japan

earthquake and tsunami)
Conclusion:

Summarize key points

Emphasize the importance of earthquake preparedness and research
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