Understanding Earthquakes: The Role of Tectonic Movements

Understanding Earthquakes: The Role of Tectonic Movements

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Biology

1st - 6th Grade

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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.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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