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How Earthquakes Happen

Earthquake is one of the most destroying natural disasters. Unluckily it often happens in
several regions. Recently a horrible earthquake has shaken West Sumatra. It has brought
great damages. Why did it occur? Do you know how an earthquake happens?

Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This
sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves. It make the ground shake. When two
blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each other, they stick a little. They don't just
slide smoothly. The rocks are still pushing against each other, but not moving. After a while,
the rocks break because of all the pressure that's built up. When the rocks break, the
earthquake occurs.

During the earthquake and afterward, the plates or blocks of rock start moving, and they
continue to move until they get stuck again. The spot underground where the rock breaks is
called the focus of the earthquake. The place right above the focus is called the epicenter of
the earthquake.

Mainly taken from: www.geo.mtu.edu/UPSeis/why.html

Why is Bali Famous for Tourism Object?

One of the famous tourism spots in Indonesia is Bali island. Bali lays at the part east of Java.
Thousand domestic and foreign tourists visit Bali each month. Do you know why Bali island is so
famous?
A lot of tourists like fresh natural environment. If that what they want, Bali is the best choice to visit.
Bali has beautiful landscape dominated with green luxurious terrace fields. Moreover Bali give
fantastic view; beautiful sunrise in Sanur and fascinating sunset in Kuta beach.
Beside the beautiful beach and panorama, domestic and foreign tourists also enjoy the balinese local
genius arts such as; dances, puras, and temples. Most of these objects are amazing.
Like many other tourism objects, Bali also provide souvenir center which they can take home. Most
balinese people are artists. They spend their time to apply skill and imagination through painting,
carving dancing.
What make them more exposed is that most of them are English speaking people. That is why Bali is
well-known all over the wold.