Quiz on Earthquakes

An earthquake is the sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates beneath the Earth's surface. This movement releases energy in the form of seismic waves, which can cause buildings to collapse, trigger landslides, and sometimes even generate tsunamis. Earthquakes are measured using a seismograph, and their strength is expressed on the Richter scale or the moment magnitude scale. Areas located near plate boundaries, such as the Pacific Ring of Fire, are more prone to earthquakes. While they can be destructive, understanding earthquakes helps in building safer structures and preparing for disaster management.