Understanding Earthquakes: The Role of Tectonic Movements

The video tutorial explains the experience and causes of earthquakes, focusing on tectonic plate movements. It introduces seismology, the study of earthquakes, and the use of seismographs to measure seismic waves. The process of locating an earthquake's epicenter through triangulation is detailed, along with an explanation of the Richter scale for measuring earthquake magnitude. The importance of studying earthquakes for preparedness and safer building designs is emphasized.

What are the natural events that cause the ground to shake rapidly?

What is the role of seismologists in relation to earthquakes?

How do seismologists identify the epicenter of an earthquake?

What scale is often used to refer to the size of an earthquake?

Why is it important to study earthquakes?