This book describes earthquakes, including what causes earthquakes, where most earthquakes happen, how scientists use the Richter scale to rate an earthquake's strength, how earthquakes can lead to other disasters, and what safety measures can be taken against earthquakes.
General Note
Includes index.
Includes glossary.
Content Note
Powerful earthquakes - What are earthquakes? - Shake, rattle, and roll! - When the ground quakes - Ring of fire - Measuring movement - Groundbreaking events - Disaster zone - Duck and cover - Case study : Haiti earthquake - Nature's power - News flash!.