Earthquakes: how do they change the world?

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The causes of earthquakes

I can describe and explain what causes an earthquake.

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Measuring earthquakes

I can describe and explain how we measure earthquakes.

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The location of major earthquake zones

I can describe and explain the location of major earthquake zones.

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Earthquakes and tsunamis: Honshu, Japan, 2011

I can describe and explain the causes and consequences of the earthquake in Honshu, Japan, 2011.

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Preparing and responding to earthquakes

I can describe and explain how the impact of an earthquake can be lessened by being prepared and that different parts of the world have different capacities to respond

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People and earthquakes: Turkey, 2023

I can explain that responding to earthquakes involves many different people locally, nationally and internationally.

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Using digital maps to identify patterns of earthquakes around the world

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