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Earthquakes

 

 To search for earthquake data from USGS , click here.  

After an earthquake, people rely on specially trained dogs to find those trapped under debris. 

Searching for victims at collapsed department store, Pacific Garden Mall. [C.E. Meyer, U.S. Geological Survey]
 

When an earthquake shakes ground that has been filled, it can behave like a liquid.   Try 
this liquefaction activity and see for yourself.  

 
   
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