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On average, 1 earthquake measuring 8 or above happens every year

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Earthquakes are one of the most destructive natural disaster that scientists have studied about. Sometimes earthquakes have force shocks. Fore shocks are small earthquakes that get bigger until they reach the size of a main shock. Main shocks are the biggest earthquakes you can get. A main shock is always followed by an after shock . After shocks could happen after days ,weeks, months and even years.

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Most people who die in earthquakes die when buildings fall on top  of them. Others die in floods, fires or mudslides that are made by earth after the earthquake  has happened.

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Earthquakes involve the powerful movement of the rocks in the the earths crust. The quick release of energy creates seismic waves that travel through the earth.

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Earthquake distroyed japans bridge in 2004

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It is important in earthquakes triggered countries such as japan to build houses and buildings that act well in earthquake. Good engineering practice can help stop building collapsing under the pressure of large earthquakes.

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Alaska has more earthquakes than any other U.S state. It has experienced over 12000 earthquakes in the last 30 years. Alaska is followed by California, Hawaii, Nevada, Washington, Idaho, Wyoming. Montana and Utah.

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The 2004 earthquake that occurred in the Indian Ocean near Sumatra, Indonesia triggered a series of tsunamis that killed 200000 in 14 countries.

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The area near Japan in the Pacific Ocean has the most earthquakes in the world. The area has a big amount of earthquakes. It is called the Ring Of Fire.