Earthquakes

Earthquakes

What is an earthquake? An earthquake is a series of vibrations induced in the earth's crust by the abrupt rupture and rebound of rocks in which elastic strain has been slowly accumulating. 

   Ever year earthquakes bring devastation to millions of people.  This website is constructed to help you be aware of what causes earthquakes, what you should do during an earthquake, and how earthquakes affect people all around the world.