Earthquakes

The strength of an EARTHQUAKE is measured on the_________

An earthquake is MEASURED as ________

Earthquakes are caused by the MOVEMENT of the ___________ the make up the EARTHS CRUST

The UNDERGROUND spot where an earthquake happens is called the _________

The POINT on the GROUND SURFACE above the FOCUS is the_______

If you are indoors when an Earthquake strikes, what should you do?

• take cover under a table and cover your face and eyes

• Run to the bathroom and take cover

• Run to the bedroom and take cover

• Run around and panic

If you are OUTDOORS when an EARTHQUAKE strikes you should

• Keep away from anything that can fall

• run inside and hide

• run under a building

• run into your car quickly

In your are trapped during an earthquake under Debris (fallen building), you should (select 2)

• try not to breathe in dust

• Tap or whistle to get people attention

• Try to wiggle out

• Yell and wiggle

• sit still and do nothing

A giant wave caused by an earthquake under the water is called a ___________

Can you PREDICT earthquakes?