Most of the earthquakes tend to happen near the boundaries of Earth's plates, but mainly on the west coast of America.
2.Why do you think that is?
I think that this is because that is where the plates touch and collide. Also because the west coast of America is close to the Pacific and North America plates.
3.What is this area called?
This area is called the San Andreas.
4.Where is the earthquake closest to Manitou Springs? What are the details of this earthquake? Would people be able to feel this earthquake? About how much more ground shaking would occur for this magnitude earthquake compared to a magnitude 1 earthquake? About how much greater is the energy released with this earthquake compared to the energy of a magnitude 1 earthquake?
The earthquake closest to Manitou Springs is 40.953°N, 106.930°W. It was on January 15, 2009 at 12:10 PM at epicenter. Its depth was 5 km deep and its magnitude was 3.2, so people probably felt it, but there was probably no damage.A magnitude 1 earthquake would be be as powerful as 6 ounces of TNT, and a magnitude 3.2 would be about 50 tons of TNT. There would be a lot more ground shaking compared to a magnitude 1. Almost 3 times more. The energy of this earthquake is much greater than a magnitude 1 because it spreads farther and there would be more ground shaking.
This is where an earthquake occurred in EASTERN SICHUAN, CHINA.
It happened within the past 7 days. Maybe 3 or 4.
5.Choose one earthquake that has happened in the last seven days. You will be researching that earthquake. Tell all about it. Are earthquakes common in this area? Include at least one picture, preferably of the earthquake, but if you can’t find one include one of the area.
The magnitude is 5 and its depth is 25.9 km (16.1 miles). Its location is at 31.210°N, 103.427°E. The time was Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 18:23. This earthquake is about as powerful as 32,000 tons of TNT. More than small nuclear weapons or tornadoes. Luckily, earthquakes are not common here.
6.How can people protect themselves from the dangers of earthquakes?
People can protect themselves from the dangers of earthquakes by having sturdy houses. Tables and chairs are good too because they can hide under them to protect themselves from falling material.doorframes are sturdy enough to stand under and they probably won't fall. They can reinforce stuff to be more durable, too. Also, have a battery powered radio, flash light (with full batteries), and first aid kids in your house, make sure every one knows where they are kept.
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