How do Earthquakes Happen /What is an Earthquake

How do Earthquakes Happen /What is an Earthquake

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Interactive Video

Performing Arts, Geography, Science, Biology

KG - 9th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains earthquakes, their causes, and effects. It covers the role of tectonic plates and different types of plate boundaries, such as divergent, convergent, and transform. The tutorial also discusses subduction zones, where the most violent earthquakes occur, and how these can lead to tsunamis. Key examples include the Gorka earthquake in Nepal and a record tsunami in Alaska.

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OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Explain how seismic waves are generated during an earthquake.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What is a tsunami and how is it related to earthquakes?

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