¿Qué causa los terremotos?

The video explores various ancient and modern explanations for earthquakes, from folklore to scientific theories. It discusses tectonic plates, their movements, and how they cause earthquakes. The video also covers the types of seismic waves and detection methods, including the Richter scale. Cultural interpretations of earthquakes are also mentioned, providing a comprehensive overview of the topic.

Which ancient philosopher believed that earthquakes were caused by air moving through underground chambers?

• Plato

• Socrates

• Thales of Miletus

• Aristotle

What is the term for the boundaries where tectonic plates move apart?

• Subduction zones

• Transform boundaries

• Divergent boundaries

• Convergent boundaries

What type of seismic wave is the most destructive?

• Primary waves

• Secondary waves

• Surface waves

• Tertiary waves

Who developed the scale to measure the magnitude of earthquakes?

• Charles Richter

• Alfred Wegener

• Jiro Kanamori

• Mary Thorn

What is the underground point where an earthquake starts called?

• Focus

• Epicenter

• Hypocenter

• Seismic point