Introducing earthquakes and tsunamis -- When an earthquake strikes -- A world of plates -- what's in an earthquake? -- Seismic shockwaves -- Case study: Kathmandu, 2015 -- Predicting earthquakes -- When a tsunami strikes -- What's in a tsunami? -- Case study: Japan, 2011 -- Emergency teams -- Predicting tsunamis -- Preparing for tsunamis.
Summary:
When earthquakes and tsunamis happen, they often make headlines. People often wonder why they happen and why they seem to strike certain areas more than others.
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