Random facts about earthquake

=>Earthquakes can cause tsunamis which are giant waves that can reach up to 100 feet high and travel up to 500 miles per hour.

=>The most powerful earthquake ever recorded in history was the 1960 Valdivia earthquake in Chile. It had an estimated magnitude of 9.5, making it the largest earthquake ever recorded.

=>Earthquakes can occur anywhere in the world and can be caused by a variety of factors, including tectonic plate movement, volcanic activity, and even meteor impacts.

=> Earthquakes can trigger landslides, avalanches, and even volcanic eruptions.

=> Earthquakes can cause a phenomenon known as “earthquake lights” which are bright flashes of light that have been seen in the sky during and just before an earthquake.

=> Animals, such as dogs, cats, and birds, can sometimes sense an impending earthquake and act erratically before one strikes.

=> Earthquakes can create “seiches”, which are small waves that form in lakes, rivers, and other bodies of water.

=> Earthquakes can be felt from hundreds of miles away, depending on their magnitude.

=> Earthquakes can cause buildings to collapse, bridges to collapse, and cause other types of structural damage.

=>The most deadly earthquake in history occurred in 1556 in China and killed an estimated 830,000 people.