This site aims to explain, with the use of imagery and animations, how earthquakes work. We hope you enjoy discovering the interesting world of earthquakes.
Earthquakes can be caused by various of forces, in this section we shall explore how the majority of earthquakes are formed: tectonic plate activity.
Significant Earthquakes
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11.13.06
10.20.06
Kuril Islands 8.3
Santiago del Estero, Agentina 6.8
Northern California 4.5
Explore the various different types of seismic waves emitted by Earthquakes. These waves originate from the focus point of the Earthquake.