All About Earthquakes

Question 1

What causes an earthquake to happen

Answer 1

When there is enough compression on each side the crust cracks and it creates waves that we feel as a shake in the ground

Question 2

How can people protect themselves from an earthquake

Answer 2

Although it is very hard to even predict an earthquake the best thing to do is drop and take cover

Question 3

How can you protect your home from a earthquake

Answer 3

To protect your home from an earthquake I would suggest to create thicker walls and floor and you can also create a safe room for hazards or disasters such as earthquakes and many others

Question 4

What can earthquakes cause significant damage to

Answer 4

Buildings bridges pipelines railways embarkments dams and other structures witch would be very bad especially for pipelines witch could cause pollution and natural slotter

Question 5

What can earthquakes do to our natural societies

Answer 5

Earthquakes can effect the flow of our ground water landslides and mudflows witch can dry our water supply maybe even take it away