What are Earthquakes? 12.00 / 20

Exposé d'anglais, niveau collège, sur Les tremblements de terre: what are the Eathquakes?

Intro:

The shaking or trembling caused by the sudden release of energy
Usually associated with faulting or breaking of rocks
Continuing adjustment of position results in aftershocks [...]

Plan:

• What is the Elastic Rebound Theory?
• The Focus and Epicenter of an Earthquake
• Seismographs record earthquake events
• Where Do Earthquakes Occur and How Often?
• The Economics and Societal Impacts of EQs
• What are Seismic Waves?
• Surface Waves: R and L waves
• How is an Earthquake's Epicenter Located?
• How are the Size and Strength of an Earthquake Measured?
• What are the Destructive Effects of Earthquakes?
• Can Earthquakes be Predicted?
• Can Earthquakes be Controlled?