
An earthquake (also known as a quake, tremor or temblor) is the shaking of the surface of the Earth resulting from a sudden release of energy in the Earth's lithosphere that creates seismic waves.
View moreThey can cause huge waves in the ocean called tsunamis.
View moreIn its most general sense, the word earthquake is used to describe any seismic event—whether natural or caused by humans—that generates seismic waves.
View moreYou can hear the waves at night.
View moreIt just needs a window and the sound of waves.
View moreWaves never stop moving, and neither does the shore.
View moreEvery day, waves push and pull sand, rocks, and water along the coastline.
View moreAt the same time, waves also deposit sand in new areas.
View moreStrong storms bring much bigger waves that can reshape a beach in just one night.
View moreSeasonal changes also affect the shore, as winter waves tend to be stronger and remove more sand.
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