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How Earthquakes Happen

Earthquakes are usually caused when rock underground suddenly breaks along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves. It make the ground shake. When two blocks of rock or two plates are rubbing against each other, they stick a little. They don't just slide smoothly. The rocks are still pushing against each other, but not moving. After a while, the rocks break because of all the pressure that's built up. When the rock, when earthquake occurs.

During the earthquake and afterward, the plates or blocks of rock start moving, and they continue to move until they get stuck again. The spot underground where the rock breaks is called the focus of the earthquake. The place right above the focus is called the epicenter of the earthquake.

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WORD1. Underground2. Fault3. Ground shake4. Seismic waves5. Spot6. epicenter

MEANING1. Bawah tanah2. Patahan3. Goncangan tanah4. Gelombang seismik5. Titik6. Pusat gempa bumi

Earthquake in Padang

A second earthquake struck yesterday, 225 kilometres south-east of Padang, the epicentre of Wednesday's earthquake, and measured 6.8 magnitude. The first quake had a magnitude of 7.6.In Limo Kuto Village, 11 members of a family were trapped in their home as neighbours searched for them.The Indonesian Government says at least 770 people are confirmed dead, while the United Nations says the death toll is at least 1100 and likely to rise.

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WORD1. magnitude2. trapped3. Ground shake4. Seismic waves5. Spot6. epicenter

MEANING1. Skala/ukura gempa2. terjebak3. Goncangan tanah4. Gelombang seismik5. Titik6. Pusat gempa bumi