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Some Natural Phenomena


What is an Earthquake?


An earthquake Is a sudden shaking or trembling of the earth lasting for a very short time. It is caused by a disturbance deep inside the earth’s crust.Earthquakes occur all the time, all over the earth. They are not even noticed. Major earthquakes are much less frequent. They can cause Immense damage to buildings, bridges, dams and people. There can be a great loss to life and property. The earthquakes can cause floods, landslides and tsunamis. A major tsunami occurred In the Indian Ocean on 26th December 2004. All the coastal areas around the ocean suffered huge losses.

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Some Natural Phenomena - Notes
1. Earthquakes
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2. What Causes an Earthquake?
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3. What is an Earthquake?
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4. Lightning Safety
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5. Protection against Earthquakes
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6. Lightning
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7. Charging by rubbing
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8. Types of Charges and their Interaction
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9. Transfer of Charge
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10. The Story of Lightning
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11. The Sparks that the Greeks Knew About
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