Jason’s Weather School

Earthquake Handout by Jason Frazer

What are earthquakes?

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What causes Earthquakes?

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Where and when was the largest earthquake ever recorded?

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What are the two most popular scales used to measure the intensity of
Earthquakes?
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Is the damage from Earthquakes always the same? ______________

How often do Earthquakes happen?

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What is the name of the U.S. government agency that monitors Earthquakes?
(Hint it starts with U.S.)

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What should you do if an Earthquake is happening right now?

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