Summary
In August, a deep earthquake shook western Colombia, also over seven
Later that month, a shallow earthquake hit near Indonesia’s Flores Island, even stronger
Scientists say these shakes are separate events, not a linked chain
Key Points
4 points1
Earthquakes happen where big Earth pieces called tectonic plates meet
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Shallow earthquakes can feel stronger on the surface than deeper ones
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The Pacific Ring of Fire is a region with many earthquakes, but only Indonesia is inside it
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Being prepared with strong buildings and quick help can reduce damage
New Words to Learn
5 wordsmagnitude
a number that tells how powerful an earthquake is
tectonic plates
large sections of the Earth’s crust that move very slowly
Pacific Ring of Fire
a horseshoe-shaped area around the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes occur
tsunami warning
an alert that big ocean waves might happen after a strong shake
preparedness
getting ready in advance to stay safe during an earthquake
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